Asian Art Online Auction

April 25, 2013

LOT 42

Lot 42

two Volumes on Chinese painting

two Volumes on Chinese painting
Lot 42 Details
two Volumes on Chinese painting

CHINA’S PAINTING THROUGHOUT THE AGES: THE COLLECTION OF PAINTING OF PALACE MUSEUM VOL.I, People’s Fine Arts Publishing House, 1978, cloth board with paper wrap in original box ; THE FAMOUS PAINTING COLLECTION OF TWO SONG DYNASTY, Cultural Relics Press, 1979, cloth board with plastic wrap in original box
15.4" x 12.4" — 39 x 31.5 cm.

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $60
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Lot 197 to 207: Scholar Art and Paintings from a Hong Kong Collector
Acquired in Hong Kong during the 1950’s and 60’s while the owner was working in the Hong Kong Department of Education.

CONDITION DETAILS

some wear to boxes covers but books in excellent condition

LOT 42
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.