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Tête d'une dame de cour en grès Chine, dynastie Tang (608-907)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Stone
la visage serein aux yeux en amande, le nez droit, la bouche charnue, la chevelure finement sculptée ramenée en un double chignon orné de rubans, socle en bois ; l'arrière de la tête restauré
Provenance
Collection Hans Juergen von Lochow (1902-1983), Cologne.
Acquired from Mathias Konor, Péking, 26th April 1940 (US$ 420).
Acquired from Mathias Konor, Péking, 26th April 1940 (US$ 420).
Condition
Expected losses as visible on the catalogue illustration ; some old wears surface scratches or dents ; a crack in the stone from the bottom to the top in the hairdress to the right knot ; the actual color is slightly less pink than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."