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Petite coupe en bronze Chine, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze
les bords allant en s'élargissant sur un piédouche évasé, le pourtour à décor sculpté de pétales s'ouvrant en corolle, un anneau en relief enserrant la coupe flanquée d'anses en têtes de phénix, le pied entouré d'une frise de pétales stylisés, marque apocryphe Xuande à six caractères
Condition
Overall there are small areas of loss to the enamels and some small areas of retouching. There is very light overall wear to the gilding.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Compare a bronze censer of similar shape with phoenix handles in the collection of the Fontainebleau Museum, illustrated in Le Musée Chinois de l'Impératrice Eugènie, Paris, 1994, fig. 33, p. 44.