An inscribed twelve-panel lacquer 'Spring Morning in the Han Palace' coromandel lacquer screenQing dynasty, Kangxi period, dated dingmao year, corresponding to 1687清康熙 丁卯年（1687年） 髹漆加彩漢宮春曉圖十二扇屏風the reverse inscribed with the famous Chinese classical literature Bao Ren An shu [Letter in reply to Ren An] by Sima Qian (c. 145-c. 86 BC), followed by an inscription translating to 'calligraphy respectively written by Wang Jun to celebrate Minister Shen Wanli's eightieth birthday', dated to the summer of the dingmao year背書司馬遷《報任安書》題識：時在歲次仲夏 以此敬賀 沈萬里 尚書 大人 杖朝之喜丁卯 夏日子秀弟王鈞書Height 101½ in., 257.8 cm; Width of each panel 19¼ in., 49 cmFor more information on and additional videos for this lot, please contact serina.wei@sothebys.comIn response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.