W/COLOURED AQUATINT, PENCIL SGD. IN CHINESE & ENGLISH, ALSO MKD. EPREUVE UNIQUE, 8 1/2 X 8 1/2 (SIGHT), ED. 5, SHEET TRIMMED ON ALL SIDES TO: 12" X 9"; SHEET HAVING THE WATERMARK "ARCHES" UPPER CENTER; NOTE WRITTEN IN PENCIL ALONG BOTTOM EDGE OF SHEET: "SHOW 3/8 MARGIN *** **** MAT - CREAM/ H.F. 1/2 *D"; NOT LAID DOWN--SEE CONDITION REPORT; PLUS 2-PRINT ON JAPAN , ED. 24/20, EXOTIC BIRD, 8 X 8 1/2 (SIGHT)

This pertains to the Zao Wou Ki etching only: Typical toning around the edges of the mat-opening. The paper showing an area of toning on the lower left-hand corner of verso which extends along the bottom edge, but doesn't appear to bleed through to the front. Top left and right corners of sheet have been hinged with brown paper tape. The top right corner with a slight ripple in the paper from the hinge. The edges of the paper seem to show some toning, and the sheet in general may be slightly discolored. The sheet has been trimmed on all 4 sides.