Lot 198
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A KESI 'DAOIST IMMORTALS' PANEL QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

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depicting a pantheon of Daoist immortals and deities on a garden terrace with pine and peach trees issuing from rockwork, roaming deer and flying bats, Xiwangmu seated on a phoenix descending from the sky, greeted by the Eight Daoist immortals, deities and attendants, two carrying the tribute of an enormous peach, all in tones of beige, orange, blue and green with painted details, mounted as a scroll and framed

Condition

Framed and glazed. There is minor fading and minor stains noticeably to the orange background. There are some patches and light scattered black stains to the upper section. There is loss to the brown threading most noticeably to one tree trunk and the borders to the robes of the immortals and the feet of one. Not examined outside the frame.
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.
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