Lot 309
  • 309

A KINGFISHER-FEATHER EMBELLISHED HAIRPIN QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description

  • textile and metal
the large ornament centred with a butterfly surrounded by overlapping leaves, flowers and buds, skilfully decorated with kingfisher feathers of iridescent blue and green applied onto silver plates and traced in silver filigree, the flowers further embellished with numerous white and black freshwater pearls and jadeite, all attached with springs onto a metal frame

Condition

With some areas of the feathered areas detached and revealing the silver plate beneath, the left wing of the butterfly has a small puncture. There are two seal marks stamped onto the metal frame on the reverse.
"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."