PROPERTY FROM THE INDIA HOUSE CLUB COLLECTION, NEW YORK
CHINESE SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY)
Sea Witch
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Price Realised USD 7,500
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USD 3,000 - USD 5,000
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The canvas has been relined with a wax lining. Frame abrasion along the extreme edges. Scattered surface soiling. There is a network of fine unobtrusive craquelure throughout. Vertical and horizontal stretcher bar marks. Scattered short strokes of inpainting throughout, most notable to the sky, right edge, and upper right corner. A repaired tear just above the ship's prow (approx. 3 in. long) and two repaired small punctures below and above. A vertical repaired tear extending from the front of the ship into the water (approx. 4 in. long). Please note that Christie's does not guarantee the condition of frames.
231⁄2 x 29 in. (framed)
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Lot 31Sale 20274
Sea WitchCHINESE SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY)Estimate: USD 3,000 - 5,000
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