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Rare Petite coupe en agate Marque et époque Qianlong (1736-1795)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description
- Agate
la panse arrondie reposant sur un petit pied, la pierre d'un brun clair laiteux au doux poli traversée de veines orangées, marque Qianlong à quatre caractères sigillaires incisée à la base
Provenance
Acquired in China in the late 1940s.
Thence in the family by descent.
Thence in the family by descent.
Condition
The bowl is in overall very good condition with the exception of two tiny shallow frits on the exterior of the footrim. The actual color is a little more saturated than the catalogue illustration suggests. The stone with lovely cloudy patterns on one side and russet striations on the other. It is finely and thinly carved and translucent when under 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."
Catalogue Note
A number of small agate bowls of varying form, all bearing a four-character Yongzheng marks, formerly in the Qing court collection, are illustrated in The Yongzheng Emperor and his Times, Taipei, 2009, cat. nos. II-61-68.