A FRAGMENT OF A CHINESE HANDSCROLL DEPICTING A MARKETPLACE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

ink and color on paper laid down onto card, framed.

The scroll has been mounted onto a board and framed - the board and frame are now warped and the piece does not sit flat against a wall. There are several large patches of dark brown discoloration on the left hand side of the image - visible in the catalogue photo. The surface overall is somewhat rubbed and rough and there are numerous small tears and folds where the thin paper was laid down. There is a 2 inch round patch of cracking on the wall between the vase shop and the shop adjacent to it towards the bottom right of the image. There is a curved scratch running through the center left of the image through the bushes and wall above the gate. There are numerous small tears and losses in the sky on the upper left.
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.