- 3014
A SHAGREEN AND GILT-BRONZE SWORD AND SCABBARD QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
the long slightly curved metal blade tapering to a pointed tip, the gilt-bronze sword guard decorated with a key-fret border, the handle bound by mustard-yellow cord and mounted by gilt-bronze brackets at each end, the brown and creamy white shagreen scabbard similarly decorated with gilt-bronze bands reticulated with dragons, forming the locket, chape and suspension brackets
Condition
There are flakes and losses to the shagreen, with the max. area of loss measuring about 6 x 3.3 cm. The 'dragon' reticulated fittings are loose. There are also typical minor wear to the gilding and minor tarnishing to the blade and fittings.
"In 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."