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Coupe libatoire en corne de rhinocéros sculptée Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Kangxi (1662-1722)
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
- Rhinocerotidae
en forme d'une grande fleur de magnolia ouverte, les tiges et les feuilles rassemblées en botte nouée, le pourtour à décor de lotus, un crapaud lunaire à l'intérieur, la corne d'une belle couleur caramel ambrée évoluant vers le brun à l'extrémité des tiges
Condition
A restoration to the undulating rim (visible on the reverse from 3 to 6 o'clock) and to the bottom of one lotus stem (showing on the illustration), a crack to one stem to the rear of the cup, another hairline 2.3 cm inside the rim at 5 o'clock, otherwise in good condition. The actual colour of the horn is less red and more brown towards the bottom end than the illustration would suggest.
"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."