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A pair of Chinoiserie-decorated three panel screens 20th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- wood
- height 7 ft. 4 1/2 in; width of each panel 18 1/2 in
- 224.8 cm; 47 cm
Condition
Overall fair condition; colors are generally vibrant; tops of the screens with thin horizontal age cracks with some small losses to painting; and with minor areas of inpainting and oxidation; one end panel with horizontal age cracks and restorations to midsection; the panel adjacent with similar losses and restoration; the cream background with some stains and discoloration throughout; the bottom of one end panel with large hole to canvas at bottom left corner; another end panel to one screen with losses to the painted apron; overall with some areas of restoration and discoloration
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.
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.