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Statuette de Shoulao en ivoire sculpté Chine, dynastie Qing, fin XVIIE-début XVIIIE siècle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
le dieu de la longévité représenté assis vêtu d'une ample robe formant d'harmonieux plis, le visage serein à la longue barbe sous son crâne protubérant caractéristique, tenant un rouleau dans la main gauche et une tige dans la main droite, accidents
Condition
The head is likely to have been broken and restuck with an old crack showing under his chin and across the beard (showing on the illustration in the catalogue). A small 5mm section of the veil to the back of its neck is chipped. The top section of the attribute he holds in his right hand is also chipped and missing. The figure otherwise is overall in good condition with a fine patina and a few age cracks as visible on the catalogue illustration, mainly visible on the top of his head. The actual is a fraction darker than the catalogue would suggest in the 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."
"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."