Lot 137
  • 137

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.