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Asian and Emporium Auction

Fri, Jan 15, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 52

Chinese Handscroll Painting

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Bid Increments

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Qing dynasty, outdoor scene with scholars, nobles, and warriors amongst trees and mountains, Chinese script and three red (possibly collector's) seals, watercolor and gouache on silk, mounted to cloud patterned silk brocade, silk tie with hardstone clasp, painting 11-1/8 in. x 12 ft. 2 in., overall 12-3/4 in. x 20 ft. 8-1/2 in.; in wood case, 3-1/4 x 24-1/4 x 3 in. - Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

painting heavily toned, creasing and separations throughout, staining and water damage (especially to bottom edge, some color fading and loss; silk brocade with wear and staining throughout