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Vase couvert archaïsant en chloromélanite Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIIE siècle
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
de forme balustre aplatie et carrée, la panse sculptée en bas-relief de masques de taotie, le col agrémenté d'anses en forme de dragons archaïques et de deux masques de lions, le couvercle dôme, le frétel orné de deux oiseaux
Condition
The vase is in good condition with the exception of a small repair to the tip-end of one wing of one of the birds on the finial.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A chloromelanite vase and cover from the 18th century is illustrated in Daisy Lion-Goldschmidt, Arts de la Chine, vol. III, Fribourg, 1965-1980, pl. 173