- 3158
AN IMPERIAL EDICT QING DYNASTY, DAOGUANG PERIOD, DATED TO THE 30TH YEAR, CORRESPONDING TO 1850
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description
the edict, an imperial promotion conferred upon an official's grandparents, written in ink on a woven silk brocade, the text reading from right to left in regular script (kaishu), and repeated in Manchu script reading from left to right, impressed with the imperial Zhigao zhi bao seal (‘Seal of Edict’) and dated to the 30th year of the Daoguang reign, corresponding to 1850, on the second day of the third month
Condition
The edict is no longer mounted to scroll ends. The textile has lost a bit of its original colour and has some expected wear and fraying to the edges.
"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."