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A RARE ZITAN STOOL QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- zitan
the square top with a carved key-fret scroll edge, above a short waist with oval beading, the apron carved with archaistic scrolls flanking a stylized mask, pierced gui-dragon spandrels join the square beaded legs with key-fret feet
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 29th and 30th November 1993, lot 381.
Condition
Three of the brackets are missing. One of the brackets is missing one side. There is a 1/4 inch sliver of restored patch to the top board and a one inch shallow chip to the edge of the top. One of the legs has been stabilized with a metal bracket and some of the joints have been reinfoced by glue. There are some very minor chips to the carving. Some age splits have been stabilized with a wax-like substance.The surface with some water damage.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.