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Album illustrant la fabrication de la porcelaine avec une vue de Canton Chine, dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
aquarelle sur papier, comprenant douze planches décrivant les différentes étapes de la fabrication de la cuisson et de la décoration de la porcelaine et au centre une double-page représentant la baie de Canton où flottent les drapeaux suisse, suédois et hollandais, relié postérieurement mais avec les couvertures en soie d'origine
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 13th November 1975, lot 55B.
Condition
The album covers have been replaced recently but the original silk-covered covers are there. Each illustration is painted on paper and mounted on cardboard mounted with a blue textile and joined as a leporello. The illustrations are in overall very good condition, the colours vibrant and fresh. The last two illustrations have some staining and light wear to the paper on the right hand side of the painting.
The vue of Canton:
There is some light foxing to the paper (visible in the lighter parts of the painting), the paper across the fold is creased and a little worn with a short crack to the lower part. There is a small piece of sellotape glued to the centre right hand edge of one illustration covering up a ca. 1cm long tear. The colours are very fresh and the paintings are very detailed.
"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."