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Défense d'éléphant en ivoire sculpté Japon, époque Meiji, XIXE siècle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Elephant's tooth (ivory) and carved, wooden plinth
de forme cylindrique, le pourtour entièrement sculpté d'un décor continu de lettrés vêtus de longues robes, autour d'une table chargée d'objets rituels, sous des pins et des prunus en fleurs, socle quadripode en bois sculpté, inscription à deux caractères et cachet de Mitsuaki (2)
Condition
The tusk is in very good overall condition with the exception of a small loss to the handle of the archaistic vessel on the table and some small chips to the edges of the banana leaves ; the width of the tusk is 15 x 13.5 cm ; the carved wood stand is in very good overall condition ; the ivory has a very nice light yellow patina, a fraction darker than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."