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A FINE CREAMY-BEIGE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF THE LUOHAN WUDAXIANG QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
the finely carved figure wearing loose-fitting robes, his left hand at his lapel beside a carving of the face of Buddha to his chest, seated on a liver-red hexagonal base, the front three panels carved with a dragon flanked by ruyi
Provenance
Spink & Son Ltd., 1981.
Condition
With the exception of restoration to the base (approx. 7.5m), which appears to have been a clean break; a chip around the end of the robes on his right (approx. 5cm); restoration along the base of the back of the figure (approx. 7cm); very minor rubbing to the painted details; and light scratches, this figure is in good condition.
"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."