晚清 / 民國 淺絳彩花鳥山水人物瓷板一套二十八件

all of rectangular form, painted in a restrained palette, four with landscapes, eleven with birds and flowers, and twelve with historical and folkloric figures, all framed in six rows within a wood and bone inlaid frame, between detachable reticulated crest on the top and an apron on the bottom

There is overall wear to the enamels characteristic of the Qianjiang school. Three tiles have hairline cracks and restored breaks. Six tiles have chips and one tile has a large chip to the lower corner. There are chips to the wood frame and the side spandrels are missing.
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.

The Qianjiang style is characterized by the use of a restrained palette in pale washes, giving the porcelain painted in this style the look of watercolors.  This style is believed to be based on literati painting, and was popular during the late Qing and early Republican periods.