Lot 903
  • 903

A LOBED BLACK AND POLYCHROME LACQUER STAND QING DYNASTY

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Wood stand
the quatrefoil bracketed top painted with a faux-realgar pattern within a keyfret border, over a flared apron, supported on four cabriole legs terminating in ruyi-form feet and joined by a conforming base stretcher on bracket feet, all with scattered gilt, red, green and yellow-painted foliate motifs

Provenance

Collection of Charles R. Bennett (1885 -?), President of International Banking Corporation, Peking (1917-1923), and a trustee and officer of China Foundation, Peking (1924-1941).
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Holden (1888-1982), Raleigh, North Carolina, acquired in China between 1916 and 1940, and thence by descent.

Condition

One ruyi-form foot is loose. There are numerous chips, losses and lifting lacquer. There has been some consolidation of both the joinery and lacquer and minor repairs consistent with age and use. The surface is matte.
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.