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A ZITAN CARVED CYLINDRICAL BRUSHPOT (BITONG) QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Wood
- Height 6 in; Diameter 6 1/8 in
the exterior well-carved with four shaped medallions, each enclosing a lively coiled chilong, all supported on an inset flat base, the densely grained wood of richly varying deep brown tones
Provenance
Peter Wong, Ever Arts Gallery, San Francisco.
Condition
The wood is dried and the color lightened from exposure to sunlight. There is one filled chip at the mouth rim and other smaller chips to both mouth and base rims. There is filled repair around the inserted base.
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.