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明末 《道教神仙》圖 水墨設色絹本
估價
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- ink and colour on silk
ink and colour on silk, depicting a Daoist dignitary seated at the centre with a scroll surrounded by female attendants, the foreground with figures dressed in official attire, a foreigner offering tribute, and an elephant
Condition
The painting is in good overall condition with the exception of seven fairly evenly spaced circa 20-40cm., wide x 4cm., horizontal bands of discolouration and rubbing due to rolling predominantly to the left side of the painting; minor tears and repainting including a 5cm., horizontal tear to the elephants paw and one to its front right leg; a 6cm., horizontal tear to the middle left edge; a 12cm., wide V-shaped tear to the top right side of the painting together with a two-pronged repaired and over-painted 12 and 7cm., long vertical tear through the top right females neck and upper body; a repaired 28 x 17cm., section to the top left edge, loss to two rectangular sections at the bottom left and right edge; and light staining to the area below the elephants front left paw.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."