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A CARVED SOAPSTONE 'LANDSCAPE' TABLE SCREEN QING DYNASTY, 19TH / 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 HKD
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Description
- soapstone
the rectangular panel carved on one side with a scene portraying pavilions and courtyards surrounded by tempestuous waves, the dynamic scene accentuated with a boat sailing towards the pavilions and with large jagged boulders and lush vegetation including pine, wutong and willow trees, a bat with outstretched wings depicted soaring near the lingzhi cloud wisps, supported on a wood stand detailed with reticulated scrollwork
Condition
The panel is in overall good condition except for typical surface scratches and minor nicks and shallow chips to the fragile extremities, including the edges of the panel and the relief decoration.
"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."