A LARGE KESI 'THREE KINGDOMS' PANEL QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

woven in two registers, the upper register depicting a battle outside a city wall mounted with a cannon, the lower register depicting Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu and other officials clustered in three groups overseeing a fierce battle raging in the valley below amid fantastic rocks, the two registers divided by a band of antique objects and flowers, all bordered by bands of floral sprigs, bats and stylized leaves

The textile is fragile with several areas throughout where the woven sections have or are separating.This is particularly noticeable to either side of the central flag staff, and the robe of one of the central figures. Repairs have been made to some of the separated sections causing some bunching of the textile. The floral decorated border is detaching along the sides and was secured with clear adhesive tape which has been removed. There is some slight staining to the blue border and loss of color overall from sun exposure.
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.

Kesi panels of identical subject matter and similar dates have sold at Christie's Paris, 15th December 2010, lot 178 and Christie's London, 8th December 1986, lot 174.