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THREE JAPANESE WOOD NETSUKE, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY |
估價
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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招標截止
描述
- width of widest 2 in.; 5 cm
comprising: Nagoya school, a netsuke in the form of a reclining dragon with a comical face and long whiskers; Tsu school, a netsuke in the form of a seated tiger, the eyes inlaid with shells; and one in the form of a coiled dragon with its head lifted with long whiskers, unsigned. 3 pieces.
Condition
Each netsuke is in good condition with only very minor expected surface wear (including a tiny loss to one of the tiger's toes, and a small crack by the whiskers of the reclining dragon). Each is painted in red with the Rockefeller inventory number: reclining dragon (11-469), tiger (11-468), coiled dragon (11-467).
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.