- 1726
AN IMPERIAL ZITAN 'LINGZHI' BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
400,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
of lingzhi-head form, the rounded cover carved in high-relief with branches of the fungus wrapped around the top and down the sides of the box, all terminating in a large single lingzhi head conforming to the shape of the box, the wood of deep reddish-purple tone
Provenance
Edward T. Chow.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 3rd May 1994, lot 314.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 3rd May 1994, lot 314.
Exhibited
One Man's Taste, Baur Collection, Geneva, 1988, cat. no. W13.
Condition
The overall condition is very good with only a few very minute nicks to the edges.
"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."