Beschreibung:

A Japanese Kano School Makimono, in inks and colours on silk, depicting groups of Chinese boys enjoying themselves, some having a snowball fight, some watching a cockfight, some teasing Hotei, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, others dance and play music, a group of boys imitate scholars as they study paintings, signed Kano Ro (?) hitsu with red seal; with brocade outer cover, 260cm long by 40cm high, 19th century Bidders from China are advised that we have established a facility for registration through the live-bidding portal, www.epailive.com , who can handle all pre-registration requirements without the need for further reference to ourselves. In light of the changing international market practices for the auctioning of Asian works of art, Dreweatts advises prospective bidders that we will require registered bidders to provide additional evidence of identity. At our sole discretion, we may also request financial references that might include the lodging of a security deposit by a bank transfer or debit card prior to the commencement of the sale. For bidders registering directly with us and in the event that a deposit is sought it will be returned, without interest and at the bidder’s cost with respect to transaction charges, within 7 working days of the end of the sale. In all circumstances except for those bidders registered through www.epailive.com , it is at Dreweatts’ sole discretion as to whether we are prepared to accept bids from any bidder and we urge interested bidders to make their sale registration applications as early as possible, and in any event no later than mid-day on Monday 18th February Condition report disclaimer