AN IMPERIAL EDICT DATED QIANLONG 36TH YEAR, CORRESPONDING TO 1771

made from five sections of different colored brocade woven with a cloud pattern, inscribed in Chinese and Manchu script, each section concluding with an imperial seal reading Zhi gao zhi bao (The Seal of Edicts)

The first two fabric sections (constituting the outer layers when rolled) have considerable cracks, tears, losses, and stains, and are reinforced with tape and applied sheets of clear plastic. The inscribed brocade sections are in overall fair condition with only minor wear to the surface, uneven edges, and they are mounted on paper (stable but becoming slightly embrittled).
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.