A GROUP OF FOUR CHINA TRADE PAINTINGS, CIRCA 1830 Junks in a Typhoon, near Hankow, Fortress in the Ya-Long-Kang, Mandarin's Tomb, oil on panel each approximately 21.5 x 30.5 cm (8 1/2 x 12 in.) PROVENANCE These Chinese paintings are property of a Private Collection, Old Lyme, Connecticut CONDITION In overall stable condition. a) In a Typhoon, very fine and stable craquelar. Inspection under UV shows variant fluorescence of inpainting. c) Manairons Tomb, very fine and stable craquelar. Inspection under UV shows retouching to the craquelar lines. d) Hankon, very fine and stable craquelar. Inspection under UV shows variant fluorescence of inpainting. b) Fortress in the Ya-Long-Hang, very fine and stable craquelar and visible surface soil along craquelar. Inspection under UV shows retouching to the craquelar lines. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.