Lot 1619
- 1619
CANTON WATERFRONT WITH THE US STEAMER 'SPARK'TINGQUA AND STUDIO QING DYNASTY, XIANFENG PERIOD, CIRCA 1855 |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- 4 1/2 in., 11.4 cm by 9 1/4 in., 24 cm
gouache on paper, framed and glazed
Provenance
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 18th August 2002, lot 1031.
W. Graham Arader III, 28th January 2003.
W. Graham Arader III, 28th January 2003.
Condition
The painting with extensive creasing and tears which have been stabilized, consolidated and have associated losses that have been either, restored, in-painted or retouched. There is some fading of the pigments, and wear overall, particularly along edges.
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.
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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.