Lot 945
  • 945

A PAIR OF FAMILLE-ROSE TABLE SCREENS DATED GENGYIN YEAR, CORRESPONDING TO 1890

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • ceramics
each rectangular panel painted in subtle green, blue, gray and brown enamels with a landscape of trees and evergreens with mountains in the distance, and an accompanying inscription, with fitted wood stands (4)

Condition

The plaque with a boatman has minor chips at the corners, while the other plaque has repaired chips at two corners, including a repair with exposed consolidating filler at the top left, as visible. Both plaques have minor firing imperfections, typical surface wear, abraded rough edges, and both have a flake chip at the center of the bottom edge. Both stands have old repairs.
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.