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A PAIR OF KESI PANELS QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- wood and textile
each of rectangular form, decorated in mirror image depicting foreigners, elephant and Buddhist lion carrying tributes in a landscape with two bats in flight, cragged rocks, pine and flowers
Condition
The pair of panels are in fair condition with the exception of several tiny pulls to the material and the following minor areas of loss: (as illustrated) the top panel has a 5 x 0.5cm., area of loss to the lower edge, 4 x 0.5cm., area of loss to the middle of the panel and 6 x 0.8cm., area to the lower right side and a 5mm., diam., hole to the upper right side; the bottom panel has a 1 x 0.5cm., area of repair to the middle area.
Both panels have slight discolouration and would benefit from cleaning.
"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."