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A PAINTED ‘DAOIST IMMORTALS’ HANDSCROLL QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY, AFTER GU JIANLONG (1606-1687)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ink and colour on silk
ink and colour on silk, signed Gu Jianlong, with two seals of the artist
Condition
This scroll is in reasonably good condition, but there is some light staining throughout and some vertical creasing to various areas especially the centre. There are two torn sections to the mount to the right side 4cm by 8cm and 1cm by 1cm and a 1cm tear above this. There are three small torn losses to the mount to the lower section to the left side 4mm by 8mm, 4mm by 8mm and 1cm by 3mm.
"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."