Lot 211
  • 211

Chinese School, mid 19th century

Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description

  • Chinese School, mid 19th century
  • SET OF FOUR HARBOR PAINTINGS: HONG KONG, MACAO, SINGAPORE AND GUANGZHOU
  • oil on canvas
  • Each 14 1/2 in. by 22 1/2 in.

Provenance

Alice and Murray Braunfeld, Los Angeles, California;
Sotheby's, New York, Property from the Collection of Alice and Murray Braunfeld, January 18, 2004, sale 7961, lot 1195;
Jonathan Trace, New York.

Condition

Paintings have been cleaned, relined and the craquelure consolidated. There are small areas of restoration to wear and loss, the most prominent being a section of sky in the painting of Guangzhou.
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.