- 1026
A ROCK CRYSTAL AND GILT-METAL 'YINGXIONG' BRUSH WASHER
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- rock crystal, metal
the lobed form with barbed rim, tapering towards the base, the transparent stone vessel set with gilt mounts to the rim and base joined by four finely cast phoenix surmounting crouching leonine-form feet, the base incised at the top with a lush peony bloom amidst scrolling leaves, the underside with a four-character Qianlong mark within a double square
Provenance
Collection of Marie Elise Patreaux (1880-1920), Paris.
Collection of Marie Isabelle London (1920-1960), Paris.
Collection of Marie Isabelle London (1920-1960), Paris.
Condition
The rock crystal with two fissures to the base, each extending up the side of the vessel. The stone with some scattered cloudy inclusions. The gilt metal mounts are quite worn, some of the eagles' wings are bent and there are losses to the mounts around the base. The metal with some green accretions adhered between the base of the crystal washer and the foliate-incised metal mount and under the rim as well.
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.
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.
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.
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.