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Chinese School, 19th Century
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Chinese School, 19th Century
- SHIPPING OFF TABLE MOUNTAIN AND BAY, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
- oil on canvas
- 11 1/2 in. by 22 in.
Provenance
Garrett Shank Collection;
Martyn Gregory Gallery, London;
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, November 3, 2001, lot 1107C.
Martyn Gregory Gallery, London;
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, November 3, 2001, lot 1107C.
Condition
Painting has been relined, cleaned and varnished. The surface has expected craquelure overall – somewhat flattened from the relining. On the lower left, there is a very small chip of missing blue pigment.
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.
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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.
Catalogue Note
Before Batavia, Capetown was the favored port for trading vessels to stop, and the rarest to be painted. Capetown was the preferred port of stoppage for Dutch merchants before the Hong Kong ports.