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A Chinese Export reverse-painted glass picture within a George III giltwood frame second half 18th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- pine
- height 24 in.; width 30 in.
- 61 cm; 76.2 cm
Condition
Overall good condition; the reverse-painted glass picture with some minor losses to paint around the trees and with a horizontal loss to the center of the picture on the white ground as can be seen in the catalogue illustration; vertical loss through the side of the central figure's face as seen in the catalogue illustration; otherwise does not appear to have been restored; old repaired breaks to the foliate carved cresting and apron with some small chips and losses to gesso and gilding in places; fresh chip to gilding to lower left corner of frame approximately 1 inch by 1/2 inch.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.