Hilo Chen

Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York

i. There is light surface soiling. There is scattered craquelure, which is most pronounced along the bottom and left edges, with associated flaking and losses. The largest loss measures 1 inch in length. There is wear along the external edges. ii. There is light surface soiling. There is scattered craquelure, with a minute loss at the bottom edge and 4 minutes losses along the top edge. iii. There is light surface soiling. There is scattered craquelure. There is a light abrasion along the top edge. iv. There is light surface soiling. There are 1/4 inch losses at the lower right and left corners. There are minute areas of inpainting along the top edge. There is scattered craquelure. All four works are framed.
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.