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Coupe libatoire en corne de rhinocéros sculptée Chine, dynastie Qing, fin XVIIE / début XVIIIE siècle
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description
en forme d'une grande feuille de lotus escaladée par un crabe et deux escargots de mer, le pourtour orné d'une variété de plantes aquatiques aux tiges nouées, rassemblées à l'extrémité pour former l'anse, deux autres escargots à l'intérieur et une inscription à quatre caractères sur le devant, socle en bois sculpté en forme de tortue
Condition
This cup has a narrow V-shape age crack extending down from the rim of approx. 7.5cm by 0.5cm, the restoration of which partially remains on the lower section; restoration to a possible age crack on the opposite side of the rim (approx. 1.5cm) retouching of the loss of carving to the extremity of a branch on the lower section; losses to a half a flower and bud to the left of the crab on the body; and the loss of a 4cm section and the extremity of a petal of the foot.
"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
The inscription on the horn can read tong qing chi ci meaning "imperially Bestowed in [Commemoration of] Mutual [Occasion for] Celebration".