A COROMANDEL LACQUER EIGHT-PANEL 'HUNDRED BOYS' SCREEN QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |

the hinged rectangular panels carved with a continuous and lively scene of young boys happily playing on a garden terrace under the attentive care of elegant ladies, set between borders of landscapes and auspicious motifs, the reverse with flowering plants and birds, all in polychrome on a dark brown lacquer ground

Christie's New York, 2nd-3rd December, 2003, lot 467.

The panels with wear, minor losses, consolidation, restoration and retouching to lost, cracked and lifting lacquer and pigments overall. As expected the areas of loss and restoration are most evident along the edges. Some of the restoration to the lacquer has discolored to a darker shade of brown.
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.