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Lot 139
  • 139

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."

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.