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A CARVED STONE TORSO NORTHERN QI DYNASTY
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- stone
carved standing in diaphanous robes falling in elegant pleats, the stone of a yellowish grey tone with traces of paint, black metal stand
Provenance
Purchased in Hong Kong in the early 1980s.
A French Private Collection.
Purchased by the present owner in London in 2010.
A French Private Collection.
Purchased by the present owner in London in 2010.
Condition
The carving is in good condition with the exception of old loss to the head and neck, hands, lower section of robes, legs and feet, with further small areas of loss to the extremities and minor nibbles along the lines of the drapery. The patination would suggest burial. There are no signs of restoration under UV light.
"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."