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A SMALL GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF A RAM MING DYNASTY OR EARLIER
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gilt bronze
naturalistically cast in the form of a recumbent ram, with its legs tucked under its body, with curled horns, its body finely incised with short flecks to suggest its coat
Provenance
Jizhen Zhai Collection.
Condition
The gilding on the bronze is largely rubbed in places, particularly to the extremities such as the eyes, ears and underside of the ram. There are minor dents and casting flaws including three circular bumps (the largest measuring circa 0.4 x 0.4cm) to the back. The base has a 0.8 x 0.9cm circular aperture.
"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."