Lot 2014
  • 2014

A 'DUAN' INKSTONE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description

  • stone
of irregular shape, one side of the stone with a slightly depressed smooth surface in rectangular form below an adjacent ink-pool in the form of a cloud swirl, surrounded overall with densely scrolling clouds continuing onto the sides, with two ferocious dragons flanking the inkwell, the reverse with further cloud scrolls surrounding an inscription followed by an apocryphal signature reading Zhen gu dao ren

Condition

In good overall condition. There is some wear to the inscription and some minor wear to the sides.
"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."