- 1278
A SOAPSTONE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' SEAL QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Height 2 3/4 in., 7 cm
finely carved to the base in zhuwen style with four characters reading wenzi yinyuan ('an affinity with literature'), the smoothly polished stone of a soft creamy badge color
Provenance
Nagatani Inc., Chicago, 1960s.
Condition
There's a chip to the top edge of the seal body, minor surface wear and minute nicks is also visible throughout. A natural fissure is visible around its hips and above front paws. Small nicks around the edges of the seal face. The stone has a slight gray tinge.
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.