QIANLONG PERIOD, CIRCA 1770

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

The Chinese mirror painting: overall very vibrant, with the typical tiny losses to the silvering scattered throughout, commensurate with age. Scattered small areas of more prominent desilvering mainly around the upper edge, and as small light patches scattered among the foliage at the center. Some small areas of loss to the colors, mainly to the water under the bridge and to the left edge of the foliage of the trees at the right. Each side of the mirror with the typical scattered superficial scratches, commensurate with handling, and the typical dust or debris around the edges, mostly obscured by the frame. The mirror plate not unframed for inspection.

The frame: overall in good order, structurally sound and ready to hang, with a deliberate 'antiqued' finish of uniform rubbing and loss to the gilding. Overall good appearance.