Lot 482
  • 482

A PAIR OF CHINESE PAINTED SILK HORIZONTAL PANELS, LATE 19TH / EARLY 20TH CENTURY |

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • 21 7/8 x 87 in.; 55.6 x 221 cm
each painted with idyllic scenes of daily life set in a mountainous landscape, including friends and families strolling along riverside paths, a gentleman being carried on a palanquin, a bird hunt, boys carrying freshly cut bamboo, and other genre scenes, backed in pink silk, a band of cotton twill sewn across the top, a band of fringe sewn across the bottom. 2 pieces.

Condition

One panel has a patched-loss at the proper upper right corner (approx. 12 x 3.5 cm). Both panels have areas of unfinished painting in the undulating areas across the lower section, scattered brown stains (possibly from glue, particularly to the upper sections), scattered losses to the paint, and sun-bleaching to the pink backing.
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.