Overall, the screens are in good condition, most Japanese screens have some restoration by the nature of their use being opened and closed repeatedly, there is some wear around the hinges consistent with age and use, there are some small losses to the gold ground with associated re-touching, some further scattered restorations and re-touching to pigments in places, some slight marks, minor rubbing and wear to pigments and the gold leaf ground in places, some wear to the gold paper labels and rubbing to the ink inscriptions in places, the right screen with slight discolouration to the gold ground where a label had been placed, some old minor wear to the black lacquer mounts.
If a condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot, it is for guidance purposes only. Such condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alterations, or adaptations because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather a condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For these reasons, any such condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Guide for Buyers at Auction which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale.