A KOREAN FOLK PAINTING OF THE SEVEN STARS OF THE BIG DIPPER, JOSEON DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

ink and colour on linen, depicting five figures of the 'Seven Stars', framed, 77 by 51cmink and colour on linen, depicting five figures of the 'Seven Stars', framed, 77 by 51cm

There is a 26cm long horizontal tear running through the forehead of the figure on the left with an associated 6cm vertical tear and a 9cm vertical tear through the head of the figure on the right, in addition several minor tears to the upper half of the painting. The painting would benefit from cleaning. Condition Report: we are pleased to provide you with general guidance on the condition of property. Olympia Auctions is not entering into a contract with you in respect of the Condition Report and accordingly does not assume responsibility to you in respect of it. The Condition Report represents Olympia Auctions’ reasonable opinion as to the Lot’s general condition in the terms stated in the particular report, and Olympia Auctions does not represent or guarantee that a Condition Report includes all aspects of the internal or external condition of the Lot. Any images provided of the Lot may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the Lot nor its true colour or shade. The responsibility for ascertaining the condition of the Lot remains with the purchaser and prospective buyers should inspect each Lot to satisfy themselves as to condition. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS.