A SET OF NINE PAINTED WALLPAPER PANELS CHINA, QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH CENTURY |

each painted with a garden and exotic birds, butterflies and phoenix amongst flowering branches in a rich landscape of tress and rocks, on a white background

The nine panels are magnificent and seem to have never been displayed as they are still rolled. There is surface wear, scratches and tiny areas of staining and discoloration or light restorations. There are small areas of minor wrinkling. there are some losses of paper especially along some edges. There is a handwriting sentence on the back of one of them mentioning the dimensions of the nine panels, meaning that since the 18th century, they all remained together.
"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."