Lot 1096
- 1096
TWO SETS OF MALE PORTRAIT TEMPLATES LATE QING DYNASTY
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Oil on Canvas
ink and color on paper, each mounted with ten portraits in two columns, portraying male faces of different ages with different features, facial hair, and hats, framed and glazed (2)
Provenance
Acquired by Theodore S. Ryan, in China while traveling on a world tour in 1927, and thence by descent.
Condition
The portraits have not been examined outside of their frame. There are tears, small losses, foxing, and staining to some of the portraits.
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.