A PAIR OF CHINESE HARDSTONE INLAID LACQUER SCREENS |

the three-panel screen decorated with gilt outlined panels of a variety of bogu (antiques) hardstone carvings against a mother-of-pearl inlaid diaper ground, the back decorated with stylised motifs of auspicious beasts, all on a black lacquered ground

There are breaks and repairs to the hardstone inlaid archaistic motifs (a break to the bulls rear leg; a crack to the stand on the tripod incense burner; a diagonal break through the seated lion with associated nibbles and loss; repairs to the gui; loss to the animal head on the handled vessel; breaks to the tripod vessel; breaks to the Neolithic-style vessel; breaks to the he) minor hairline cracks to the front surface of the black lacquer, several chips and loses to the edges of the panels, cracks and lifting to a circa 80x20cm., area of lacquer to the rear of one panel with associated small area of loss (2.5 x 1.5cm) and further loses to the edges of the panels.
"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."