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A PEACOCK-FORM BRONZE HUQQA BASE AND A BRONZE DISH, INDIA
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- bronze
A. The huqqa base cast with the bird with a down-turned head standing on a domical openwork base, collared apertures at the top and side
B. The dish of shallow form with a broad flattened rim, cast with friezes of animals around a central stylised floral-form design enclosing lotus, the reverse with a series of animal roundels
B. The dish of shallow form with a broad flattened rim, cast with friezes of animals around a central stylised floral-form design enclosing lotus, the reverse with a series of animal roundels
Condition
Huqqa base: areas of green surface accretion, some wear and casting defects
Dish: underside heavily worn, greenish patination, traces of gilding on upper rim
As viewed.
"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."