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A LARGE CARVED WOOD HEAD OF A DIGNITARY, MING DYNASTY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 AUD
bidding is closed
Description
- A LARGE CARVED WOOD HEAD OF A DIGNITARY, MING DYNASTY
- 52cm high
carved in the round, the face with contemplative expression, with pendulous pierced earlobes, the hair tied in a high chignon held by a slash mounted on a stand
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 12 June 1984, lot 95
Condition
There is a vertical split down the left side of the face. There is a split and lacquer loss to the top knot. There is a section missing to the left edge and some infilling and loss to lacquer in the neck/shoulder area.
"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."