- 2022
A PAIR OF 'BIRDS AND FLOWERS' ALBUMS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
- ink and color on silk; each album of eight leaves
Each signed XXXXX with two seals of the artist, XXXX, XXXX
ink and colour on silk, each album of eight leaves, all set between hardwood front and back covers, the front cover incised in gilt with the characters Yuzhi Jiang Tingxi huahui ce ('Imperial Floral Album by Jiang Tingxi'), the final painted leaf inscribed with an apocryphal signature Chen Jiang Tingxi gong hui ('Respectfully painted by Jiang Tingxi'), followed by the seals Chen Tingxi and gong hui
Condition
Two leaves in one of the albums are loosely attached, but can be easily re-glued. There are some minor openings along the central folding lines. Apart from some typical foxing and stains to the albums, the overall condition of the pair is however very good.
"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."