- 24
After Shen Quan, 19th Century
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Two Fallow Deer
- bearing the seal of Shen Quan and dated Qianlong Yichou year (but later in date)
- colour and ink on a silk hanging scroll laid on board
- overall: 203 by 92.5cm., 80 by 36½in
- Executed in China at the end of the 19th or early 20th century.
colour and ink on silk hanging scroll laid on board, with woven silk borders
Condition
Decorative. There are some surface scratches and losses to the work and it is later re-lined. These scratches and losses are visible in the catalogue photograph. There are some areas of re-touching. There is some lifting to the silk. The peice may have been folded instead of rolled, probably before being glued to this later backing.
"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."