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A CARVED IVORY BRUSHPOT AND STAND QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
of cylindrical form, finely carved in high-relief with a dense design of figures engaged in various activities of daily life, on a fitted ivory stand with openwork floral design
Condition
The foot rim with three small drilled holes and several fine hairlines. The carving of the brushpot of overall good condition with the exception to one piece of a pine tree in the upper section where a small part has broken off and is missing. Large part (ca. 17cm) and a smaller part (ca. 4cm) of the rim of the separate stand broken off and missing. Hole in the centre of the stand, crack running through the base of the stand. Minor bits of the openwork design of the footring of the stand broken off and missing.
"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."