- 1494
AN IMPERIAL EDICT SCROLL QING DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- ink and color on silk
silk brocade woven with a dragon-cloud border and mounted as a handscroll, the texts written in both Chinese and Manchu script, signed with four different dates: 15th day, 12th month, 1st Year of Daoguang; 16th day, 12th month, 14th Year of Daoguang; 16th day, 12th month, 6th Year of Xianfeng; 10th day, 12th month, 5th Year of Guangxu, showing the line of hereditary succession to the title of yunjiwei
Provenance
Acquired in China prior to 1949.
Condition
Overall the edges are frayed with tears and losses to the paper backing. Several sections are secured by plastic tape at the back. General wear, staining, and fading to the surface, consistent with age. The scroll ends are lost. The tying ribbon is broken on one end.
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.