- 1501
A SIX-PANEL 'SUMMER PALACE' SCREEN LATE QING DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
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each of the rectangular panels set with a section of a sprawling ink and color painting on paper of the Yiheyuan during summer, depicting with architectural detail the waterside pavilion and structures with two steamboats cruising the rippling waters before a mountainous landscape, mounted on gold-leaf paper within brocade borders
Condition
There are water stains, tears, scuffs, wear, creases, minor pigment stains all scattered throughout each painting. The leftmost painting has a horizontal tear through the center. The mounts have tears and wear. Currently the lot is in 6 separate panels.
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.