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A BLACK AND GILT LACQUER SIX-PANEL SCREEN QING DYNASTY, CIRCA 1800
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- wood, lacquer
lavishly painted in three tones of gilt with red highlights on a black lacquer ground, an idyllic representation of West Lake in Hangzhou with courtly ladies and gentlemen gathered in pavilions amidst brdiges and boats, all set within a wide band reserved with narrative vignettes on a foliate ground, enframed by a narrow border of writhing dragons amidst clouds, the reverse with a lively historic battle scene perhaps from the 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' with foot soldiers and cavalry in combat while elaborately armored generals look on from above
Provenance
Thelma Morgan (1904-1970) during her marriage to Marmaduke Furness, 1st Viscount Furness.
C. G. Sloan and Co., Washington D.C., 1936.
Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins and thence by descent.
C. G. Sloan and Co., Washington D.C., 1936.
Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins and thence by descent.
Condition
The screen with several areas where the lacquer is lifting or has been lost. The top inner corner of one of the panels is missing. There has been consolidation throughout and splits in some of the panels.
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.