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Thu, Jun 17, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 98

Large Chinese Hanging Scroll Painting

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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Qing dynasty, not apparently signed, depicting court official wearing a futouÿand young woman holding seals with tassels, gouache on paper, image 42-5/8 x 22-1/4 in.; scroll lined with fabric brocade, beige with white cloud pattern, peach with gold foliate pattern, ivory handle, overall including handle 82 x 31-1/8 in.; housed in two wood cases: interior case 3-3/8 x 31-1/8 x 3-5/8 in., exterior case 4-1/4 x 33-1/8 x 4-1/4 in.

Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

Provenance: Collection of U.S. Military Officer Stationed in Asia during the 1940s and 1950s; by descent in family

Condition

some creasing and warping to paper with associated crackle and flaking to paint, scattered minor losses, areas of retouch throughout; fabric possibly later, in good condition overall, scattered light stains and wear

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