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A HARDSTONE-INLAID AND GILT LACQUER SCREEN QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- lacquer, jade, soapstone, agate, malachite, mother of pearl
- 62cm high
the front face inlaid with jade, soapstone, agate, mother-of-pearl and malachite, depicting an immortal and an attendant in a landscape with pine and a crane, the reverse decorated with prunus blossom and an inscription, the frame with mother-of-pearl-inlaid floral scrolls against mottled brown lacquer
Provenance
Acquired in 1985.
Condition
The screen is a good condition overall, with minor chips and losses and small areas of retouching consistent with age. There are some shallow chips along the edges of the foot. General minor age cracks, particularly along the sides.
"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."