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A TWELVE-PANEL COROMANDEL LACQUER SCREEN QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD, DATED GENGCHEN YEAR, CORRESPONDING TO 1700
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Coromandel Lacquer
the front face carved and painted with the Daoist Paradise, depicting groups of male and female Immortals within a mountainous landscape, all gathering to greet Shoulao,framed by a border of auspicious objects, the reverse with a lengthy inscription which may be translated as the Hanlin Academy official Zheng Kaiji (1639-1717) presenting the screen to Yuweng Chi on celebration of his and his wife Zhang's eightieth birthday, Kangxi cyclical date
Provenance
Ariane Dandois Gallery, Paris, circa 1980.
Condition
Each of the 12 panels with significant losses and flaking to the lacquer, with some long vertical cracks and visible traces of over-painting to areas of the lacquer. Approximately 26 areas of the lacquer with significant flaking and stabilised with restoration tape. Some further damage to the hinges and losses to lacquer to the feet, as visible in catalogue image.
"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
The reverse of the screen is inscribed with a dedication celebrating the birthday of Yuweng Chi, who is particularly well known for his filial piety towards his ill and weak mother, using his own liver to brew as medicine. Without taking the medicine, his mother miraculously recovered, which was seen as the heavens being moved by his filial act. The incident spread and Chi received many titles of honour.