AN ELABORATELY DECORATED COROMANDEL LACQUER EIGHT-PANEL SCREEN China, Ching Dynasty, dated Renzi (for 1852)

one side depicting the birthday celebration of General Guo Ziyi (formerly Prince Zhongwu of Fenyang), the reverse of each panel with a poem carved in relief above corresponding illustrations. 

Each foot is lined with copper plates, now showing extensive tarnishing and grid oxidation. There is some restoration and overpaint throughout the screen. The cream color with some extensive yellow staining. The places of restoration and overpaint cannot be stated individually, but some are visible to the naked eye. Chips to edges, and visible black overpaint restoration to edge. Minor craquelure to varnish and some more important vertical craquelure from the wood construction, now showing through the lacquer. As a result, this lot is in fair (not good) condition.
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.