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Lot 159
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QI BAISHI (1864-1957) GOURDS WITH DRAGONFLY

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • ink and colour on paper
ink and colour on paper, mounted as a hand scroll, signed QI HUANG BAISHI, and with a seal of the artist

Provenance

Sotheby's London, 17th December 1996, lot 246.

Condition

The painting is in good condition with the exception of a 4 x 2cm., stain to the upper part (by the butterfly) repeated in lighter form just below the top edge, some minor foxing to the lower painting and a light horizontal crease extending three quarters of the way across the lower section.
"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."