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A SET OF TWELVE CHINESE COMPANY SCHOOL BOTANICAL WATERCOLORS LATE 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Paper, Paint, Wood frame
- height 19 1/2 in.; width 14 3/4 in.
- 49.5 cm; 37.5 cm
in later polychrome painted frames, paper with watermark of Clement Taylor (1745-1804).
Provenance
Margaret Shirley, Scotland;
Margaret Pauline Samuells, Scotland.
Margaret Pauline Samuells, Scotland.
Condition
Overall in very good condition; decorative and ready to place. Later frame with ebonized and gilded decoration with light wear and rubbing; small occasional chips. Please note that the works have not been examined out of their frames. Minor spot stains; very small. The paper's edges appear to have some very minor tears around the edges and are slightly visible at edges of frames.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.