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Plat impérial sculpté en zitan Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIIe siècle
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Long. 9 in
en forme de feuille de lotus, finement sculpté sur les deux côtés avec réalisme, une branche de prunier avec ses feuilles partant du revers et débordant sur l'autre côté, une chauve-souris les ailes déployées s'agrippant à la bordure, une autre à l'intérieur à côté d'une abeille, un dragon incisé sur l'intérieur - restauration
Condition
Very finely carved on the inside and outside.
The silver inlaid dragon design on the inside is well done; note 2 lines replaced (1 on the rope, 1 on the pompon).
Restoration on the mouth rim near the bats wing (3 x 0.7cm), another restoration on the mouth rim on the other side of the bat (5cm. long approx.)
A crack restored on the inside and outside along the bat (10.5cm long).
Otherwise, 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."