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Table Qiaotou' an à queues d'oiseaux en bois huanghuali, China, dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
le long plateau, aux extrémités relevées en forme de 'queues d'oiseaux', reposant sur un tablier simple orné de pendants en forme de nuages stylisés, les pieds ronds consolidés de deux traverses à chaque extrémité
Provenance
Collection particulière du sud de la France
S.Marchant & Son, London, 1st August, 1997
S.Marchant & Son, London, 1st August, 1997
Condition
The tip-end of the four feet is restored with an 8 cm section added to them, the small edge apron in replaced on one side, a 8 cm restored chip to the edge of the main apron next to it, the single plank top has an approx 10 x 5 cm natural knot in the wood which has shrinked over time and has been secured with some wood fill-in around it (see photographs). A few expected surface stains to the top.
Please note that the dimensions in the catalogue are wrong. Please note that the correct dimensions for the table are 78 cm x 141 cm x 37 cm ; 30 3/4 in. x 55 in. x 14 1/2 in.
"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."