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Paire de lions bouddhiques en porcelaine émaillée bleu clair-de-lune Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIII/XIXe siècle
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 10 1/4 x 6 1/4 in, each approx.
chacun couchés, formant une paire, portant un collier à grelots, la gueule ouverte laissant apparaître les dents et la langue, recouvert d'un doux émail bleu clair-de-lune - canines manquantes et restaurations à l'oreille pour l'un
Condition
On one: small chip on left ear, same on right (0.5cm approx each)
One small chip on tail (0.5cm approx)
Glaze frits on back left foot
On the other: chips on left foreleg & back left leg
Restoration on left ear (2x2cm)
2 "vampire" long teeth missing
Chip on right ear
On both, fine cracks on the base, intersection of legs, tail.
"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."