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A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE BRUSHES AND COVERS LATE MING DYNASTY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
each body and cover of slender cylindrical form, painted around the exterior in underglaze-blue with landscape scenes, wood box, 16cm., 6 1/4 in; together with a blue and white bush and cover, wood box
Condition
1. Has a crack through the mid section of the body of the brush going all the way around. There is also a crack going around the centre of the cover and there is a repair to the edge of the cover.
2. Has a small 3mm x 2mm gilt lacquer repair to the egde of the cover and an associated crack.
3. Is in good condition, but has a hairline crack, 1cm long to the egde of the cover.
"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."