- 106
Trois sceaux en stéatite Chine
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in (1); 3 x 7/8 in (2); long. 2 1/8 in (3)
le premier de section rectangulaire, servant de base pour un lion bouddhique debout alerte sur ses quatre pattes, la queue ramenée sur son dos, l'ensemble de couleur céladon beige, la base incisée de quatre caractères, boîte; le second de section carrée, de couleur orangé, les quatre faces à décor de paysage montagneux continu avec un bateau sur l'eau entouré de pins et bambous; le dernier en forme de galet, à décor incisé de feuilles de lotus sur un fond de vagues, quatre caractères incisés sur la base
Condition
This lot has three pieces:
- A rectangular pale celadon seal with a well carved lion standing on top. This piece comes with a box.
- A rectangular brown-orange soapstone seal, finely carved all around with a continuous landscape of pine trees, water, mountain and waterfall. In good condition.
- A soapstone nicely incised with lotus design, a small chip on top (0.2cm).
Overall in good condition
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."