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Symbols used in this Catalogue

tHe MeaninG oF WorDs ColoureD in bold in tHis seCtion Can Be FounD at tHe enD oF tHe seCtion oF tHe CataloGue
HeaDeD ‘ConDitions oF sale’

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Christie’s has a direct financial interest in the Christie’s has a direct financial interest in the lot Lot incorporates material from endangered species

lot. See Important Notices and Explanation of and has funded all or part of our interest with the which could result in export restrictions. See

Cataloguing Practice. help of someone else. See Important Notices and Paragraph H2(b) of the Conditions of Sale.

Explanation of Cataloguing Practice.

Δ • ■
See Storage and Collection pages in the catalogue.
Owned by Christie’s or another Christie’s Lot offered without reserve which will be sold
Group company in whole or part. See Important to the highest bidder regardless of the pre-sale
Notices and Explanation of Cataloguing Practice. estimate in the catalogue.

Please note tHat lots are MarKeD as a ConVenienCe to You anD We sHall not Be liaBle For anY errors in, or Failure to, MarK a lot.

Important Notices and Explanation of

Cataloguing Practice

IMPORTANT NOTICES In Christie’s qualified opinion a work executed in the 4. If the date, period or reign mark mentioned in small

CHRISTIE’S INTEREST IN PROPERTY artist’s style but of a later date. capitals after the bold type description does not state that
the mark is of the period, then in our opinion the piece is of
CONSIGNED FOR AUCTION *“After …” uncertain date or late manufacture
e.g. A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL
From time to time, Christie’s may offer a lot which it In Christie’s qualified opinion a copy (of any date) of a kangxi six-character mark
5. If no date, period or reign mark is mentioned in small
owns in whole or in part. Such property is identified in the work of the artist. capitals after the bold type description, in our opinion the
“Signed …”/“Dated …”/ piece is of uncertain date, or later manufacture
catalogue with the symbol Δ next to its lot number. e.g. A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL
“Inscribed …”
On occasion, Christie’s has a direct financial interest in FOR CHINESE PAINTINGS AND CALLIGRAPHY
In Christie’s qualified opinion the work has been signed/
lots consigned for sale, which may include guaranteeing a dated/inscribed by the artist.
minimum price or making an advance to the consignor that “With signature …”/ “With date …”/
is secured solely by consigned property. Where Christie’s “With inscription …”
holds such financial interest on its own we identify such
lots with the symbol '♦ next to the lot number. In Christie’s qualified opinion the signature/
date/inscription appears to be by a hand other than that of

Where Christie’s has financed all or part of such interest the artist. Terms used in this catalogue have the meanings ascribed to

through a third party the lots are identified in the catalogue The date given for Old Master, Modern and Contemporary them below. Please note that all statements in this catalogue
with the symbol '. When a third party agrees to finance all Prints is the date (or approximate date when prefixed with as to Authorship are made subject to the provisions of the
or part of Christie’s interest in a lot, it takes on all or part of ‘circa’) on which the matrix was worked and not necessarily CONDITIONS OF SALE and LIMITED WARRANTY.
the risk of the lot not being sold, and will be remunerated the date when the impression was printed or published.
in exchange for accepting this risk based on a fixed fee if the 1. SHEN ZHOU

third party is the successful bidder or on the final hammer *This term and its definition in this Explanation of In our qualified opinion a work by the artist.

price in the event that the third party is not the successful Cataloguing Practice are a qualified statement as to authorship. 2. Attributed to SHEN ZHOU*
While the use of this term is based upon careful study and
bidder. The third party may also bid for the lot. Where represents the opinion of specialists, Christie’s and the seller In our qualified opinion a work of the period of the artist
it does so, and is the successful bidder, the remuneration assume no risk, liability and responsibility for the authenticity which may be in whole or part the work of the artist.
may be netted against the final purchase price. If the lot
is not sold, the third party may incur a loss. Third party of authorship of any lot in this catalogue described by this 3. School of SHEN ZHOU*

guarantors are required by us to disclose to their clients term, and the Authenticity Warranty shall not be available In our qualified opinion a work by a pupil or follower of

their financial interest in any lots they are guaranteeing. with respect to lots described using this term. the artist.

However, for the avoidance of any doubt, if you are advised POST 1950 FURNITURE 4. Manner of SHEN ZHOU*
by or bidding through an agent on a lot identified as In our qualified opinion a work in the style of the artist,
being subject to a third party guarantee you should always All items of post-1950 furniture included in this sale are possibly of a later period.
ask your agent to confirm whether or not he or she has a items either not originally supplied for use in a private 5. After SHEN ZHOU*
financial interest in relation to the lot. Please see http:// home or now offered solely as works of art. These items In our qualified opinion a copy of the work of the artist.
www.christies.com/ financial-interest/ for a more detailed may not comply with the provisions of the Furniture and
explanation of minimum price guarantees and third party Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended 6. ‘signed’
financing arrangements. Where Christie’s has an ownership in 1989 and 1993, the “Regulations”). Accordingly, Has a signature which in our qualified opinion is the signa-
or financial interest in every lot in the catalogue, Christie’s these items should not be used as furniture in your home ture of the artist.
will not designate each lot with a symbol, but will state its in their current condition. If you do intend to use such 7. ‘bears signature’ and/or ‘inscribed’
items for this purpose, you must first ensure that they are Has a signature and/or inscription which in our qualified
interest in the front of the catalogue.
reupholstered, restuffed and/or recovered (as appropriate)

FOR PICTURES, DRAWINGS, PRINTS in order that they comply with the provisions of the opinion might be the signature and/or inscription of the

AND MINIATURES Regulations.These will vary by department. artist.

Terms used in this catalogue have the meanings ascribed to 8. ‘dated’

them below. Please note that all statements in this catalogue EXPLANATION OF CATALOGUING PRACTICE Is so dated and in our qualified opinion was executed at

as to authorship are made subject to the provisions of the FOR CHINESE PORCELAIN AND WORKS OF ART about that date.
Conditions of Sale and authenticity warranty. Buyers
are advised to inspect the property themselves. Written 1. When a piece is in our opinion of a certain period, reign 9. ‘bears date’
condition reports are usually available on request.
or dynasty its attribution appears in small capitals directly Is so dated and in our qualified opinion may have been

below the heading of the description of the lot executed at about that date.

QUALIFIED HEADINGS e.g. A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL 10. ‘seal’

In Christie’s opinion a work by the artist. 18th century Has a seal which in our qualified opinion is a seal of the

*“Attributed to …” 2. When a piece is in our opinion not of the period to artist.

In Christie’s qualified opinion probably a work by the artist which it would normally be attributed on stylistic grounds, 11. ‘bears seal’
in whole or in part.
this will be incorporated in the general text of the descrip- Has a seal which in our qualified opinion might be a seal
*“Studio of …”/ “Workshop of …” of the artist.
tion
In Christie’s qualified opinion a work executed in the studio *This term and its definition in this Explanation of
or workshop of the artist, possibly under his supervision. e.g. “… painted in the Ming style”

*“Circle of …” 3. If the date, period or reign mark mentioned in small Cataloguing Practice are a qualified statement as to

In Christie’s qualified opinion a work of the period of the capitals after the bold type description states that the mark Authorship. While the use of this term is based upon careful
is of the period, then in our opinion the piece is of the date, study and represents the opinion of experts, Christie’s and
artist and showing his influence. period or reign of the mark

*“Follower of …” the consignor assume no risk, liability and responsibility for

In Christie’s qualified opinion a work executed in the e.g. A BLUE AND WHITE BOWL the authenticity of authorship of any lot in this catalogue

artist’s style but not necessarily by a pupil. kangxi six-character mark and of the period described by this term.

*“Manner of …”

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