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A CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN 'SQUIRREL AND GRAPEVINE' LIBATION CUP QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
of shallow U-shape with widely flaring rim, the light brown horn carved in relief around the exterior with a leafy fruiting grapevine, each side with a small bushy-tailed squirrel, the interior carved to suggest overlapping leaves with a small butterfly resting on one of them, attached with a screw to a fitted wooden stand similarly carved with fruiting grapevine
Condition
The cup is in fair overall condition with the exception of loss of the handle and an associated V-shaped (2.5 x1cm) section of the rim, a tiny open crack (ca. 0.3cm) to one side, some cracks running through the material and the base has been drilled and attached to the wood stand by a screw.
"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."