- 5
(Art Reference)
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Siren, Osvald. A History of Early Chinese Painting. London: Medici Society, 1933 — A History of Later Chinese Painting. London: Medici Society, 1938 — A History of Early Chinese Art. London: Ernest Benn, 1939
- printed book
Together, 8 volumes 4to (12 1/2 x 9 in.; 317 x 228mm). Numerous collotype plates. Publisher's buckram, spines gilt-lettered, top edges gilt on Painting volumes; some minor fading and wear.
Provenance
J. H. Resiger (signatures in each volume, 1940–41; sold Sotheby's London, 4 October 1983, lots 193–195. Acquired by A. Alfred Taubman in the foregoing sale.
Condition
As described in catalogue entry.
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.
Catalogue Note
Chinese Painting sets limited to 525 copies each.