- 4107
A GROUP OF NINE CHINESE EXPORT 'TEA TRADE' PAINTINGS 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- color on paper
gouache on paper, the lively scenes painted in vivid blues, greens and reds, illustrating various stages of tea preparation set in a Canton tea hong; arrival, sifting, sorting, firing the tea, negotiating, weighing, packing, and crating, framed
Condition
The paintings with some staining, some wear and small scattered repaired tears and inpainted holes. Not all inspected out of frames but they appear to have been stuck down on to card backing. They are tidy and well presented.
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.
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.