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Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
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.
Zhu Xiuli, Landscape. We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
⁃ The paper surface of the painting is slightly warped.
⁃ The white areas of the paper have become slightly discoloured.
⁃ There are two very small areas where the painted surface has been abraided, exposing the underlying white paper.
⁃ There are two pen annotations on the lower register of the original silk mount, hidden beneath the card mount within the frame.
⁃ Dimensions of frame: 112.5 x 71 cm.
⁃ The original colours are bright and well preserved. The blue in the lower register and turquoise in the upper are register even more striking than seen in the published online images.
Zhao Xiuhuan, Clear Dawn. We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture.
⁃ The paper surface of the painting and the surrounding mount are slightly warped.
⁃ There are scattered areas of pigment loss across the lower right of the painting.
⁃ The work is otherwise in good condition, with the colours bright and well preserved.
⁃ Dimensions of frame: 77 x 53 cm.
⁃ This painting has not been inspected outside of its frame.