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A CANTON PAINTED AND LACQUERED FAN QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1870
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Lacquer, wood, paper, pigments
the guards and sticks gilt-lacquer decorated against a black ground with figures in a garden, the fan leaf brightly painted on both sides with figures within elaborate terraced pavilions, each figure with finely detailed ivory faces and clothing, framed and under glass
Provenance
Teresa Coleman Fine Arts, Hong Kong, 1991.
Condition
Please note that the fan has been unframed but not detached from the board for inspection.
The fan is in good overall condition. There is very minor tearing, small creases to the paper and pigment loss along the crease lines. There is gentle fraying to the edges of the brocaded textiles and along the crease lines. There is very minor wear to the lacquer sticks and guards. There are small areas of glue visible under UV light.
"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."