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A PORTRAIT OF A LADY QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ink and colour on paper, wood frame
ink and colour on paper, the standing lady dressed in elaborate purple robes decorated with dragon roundels and suspending a tasselled pomander, her right hand reaching under her robe at her waist, the left hand raised to her chest holding a fan and handkerchief, wood frame
Provenance
C.T. Loo (by repute).
Condition
There are areas of worn and loss, including the area around the right shoulder of the lady, the top left corner, bottom right corner and along the edges of the painting. There are stains and possible repair to the right arm. The painting has uneven areas (possibly due to water damage) around the middle section. The lady's face and other areas has considerable vertical crease lines.
"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."