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Chinese musicians
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Chinese musicians
- Four late-nineteenth-century or early-twentieth-century drawings of female Chinese musicians playing musical instruments
- Drawing and watercolours on ricepaper
by an unnamed Chinese artist, in watercolour and gouche, on rice-paper, the drawings depicting four variously seated female musicians
overall size 23.2 x 18.2cm, framed and glazed, no place or date [China, late nineteenth or early twentieth century], light discolouration to paper, a few small marks, very slight damp-staining to lower margin and tiny tear to leading edge of one drawing
overall size 23.2 x 18.2cm, framed and glazed, no place or date [China, late nineteenth or early twentieth century], light discolouration to paper, a few small marks, very slight damp-staining to lower margin and tiny tear to leading edge of one drawing
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
An attractive set of drawings by a Chinese artist of female musicians playing the long lute (san-hsein), dulcimer (yang ch'in), transverse flute (ti-tzi) and, apparently, a form of straight trumpet.