Lot 1128
  • 1128

A SILK EIGHT-PANEL SCREEN KOREA, JOSEON DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Silk
embroidered with a continuous scene of noblemen hunting in a mountainous terrain, some hunters gathering in a palace on the far left, executed in shades of blue, pale green, violet, and black, all on a cream-colored satin silk ground

Provenance

Collection of Millicent Rogers (1902-1953), and thence by descent.

Condition

The screen is in overall fair condition with only minor expected darkening to the silk ground (particularly at the edges of the panels and scattered speckles), and very little structural damage (only a few picks, scratches and small tears to the satin, and loose binding at the upper edge of one panel). There is a wormhole in two facing panels (the longest hole is approx. 4 cm). The embroidery retains its vibrant colors and is in good condition, aside from damage to the stitched "wall" at the left. The paper backing on the reverse has some tears, patches, and a large loss at the bottom of one panel.
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.