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A TWO-FOLD CARVED WOOD SCREEN REPUBLICAN PERIOD
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- wood
- Each panel: 89.4 by 181.5 cm, 35 1/4 by 71 1/2 in.
each panel carved in high relief, one panel depicting scholars conversing in a bamboo grove, the other with two scholars and child attendants beside bamboo in a mountainous river landscape with retreats, above shaped panels of a censer amongst flowers
Provenance
Bonhams Knowle, 4th October 2011, lot 495.
Condition
There's some shrinkage to both panels with associated gap to its frame, some small areas of losses to extremities including several breakage of the bamboo and tip of the deer's antlers. There's a dent to the left panel's top edge with associated losses.
"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."