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Lanterns
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Twelve paintings of Chinese Lanterns. [c.1810 or earlier]
- watercolour gouache paintings
Gouache watercolour on paper, each painting laid down on thick card stock, (average 320 x 245mm.), large chemise with paper label dated 1810, minor scattered staining, small hole to one painting, chemise worn
Provenance
Dr. Kurt Herberts (1901-1989), ink stamp in chemise. Herberts was a German manufacturer of paints and glass, and avid collector of lacquer art. His expansive collection can be found in The Museum of Lacquer Art in Münster, Germany.
Literature
All Under Heaven 32
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A REMARKABLE COLLECTION, showing the varied appearances of decorative Chinese lanterns. The paintings are intricately executed showing wooden frames, paper and silk panels, woven cords and other details. Furthermore, the lanterns show several styles of floral and landscape painting.
"The painterly skill needed for this creation of these images was also required for the production of the lanterns themselves. A lantern-maker may have produced these pictures as designs for his products or as illustrations that would allow patrons to select lanterns that suited their taste" (All Under Heaven).
"The painterly skill needed for this creation of these images was also required for the production of the lanterns themselves. A lantern-maker may have produced these pictures as designs for his products or as illustrations that would allow patrons to select lanterns that suited their taste" (All Under Heaven).