- 648
A Chinese Coromandel lacquer twelve-panel screen dated 1689
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- JAPANNED/LACQUER, METAL HINGES, FRUITWOOD
- height 102 in.; width 210 in.
- 259 cm; 533.5 cm
together with a later panel that has been partially cut down; reverse with a dedicatory inscription congratulating Elder Liu of Yongan County on the occasion of his birthday in 1689
Provenance
Property from the Estate of Barbara Field Benziger, sold Sotheby's New York, April 10, 1986, Lot 445
Condition
Hinges need securing as many of them are now loose due to the age of the wood panels. Panels with scattered losses, fine cracks and abrasions; all consistent with age and use. Decoration refreshed in areas throughout but mostly at edges where panels meet. Losses to gesso at edges. Scattered age and construction cracks, most now restored.
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.
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.