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Poids en porcelaine de la Famille Verte Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Kangxi (1662-1722)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- porcelain wood
de section quadrangulaire, à décor de fleurs de lotus stylisées et rinceaux, le dessus agrémenté d’une prise figurant une branche de prunus noueuse, la base à décor peint de bambou, les côtés à décor de rosaces ajourées ; socle en bois (2)
Condition
The branch-shaped handle has three flakes (the biggest is 1cm large) and the tip-end is missing. Two bird heads are also missing.
"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 similar piece, referred to as a 'box for perfumed herbs', illustrated in Warren E. Cox, The Book of Pottery and Porcelain, New York, 1944, vol. II, p. 577. Another scroll weight of this type with a similar prunus branch handle, was sold in our London rooms, 18th February 1964, lot 255, and in our New York rooms, 23rd March 2010, lot. 193.