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A POLYCHROME FIGURE OF A MONKEY REPUBLICAN PERIOD
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
modelled seated with its legs crossed, its right hand holding a peach fruit and its left arm raised to scratch its head, depicted with large rounded eyes, pronounced jaw and incised fur, the base inscribed with two seal marks reading Jiangxi Jingzhen and Jinghua Guan zao respectively, wood stand
Provenance
Collection of J. Flieger, Amsterdam.
Literature
H.A. van Oort, Chinese Porcelain of the 19th and 20th centuries, Lochem, 1977, pl. 123.
Condition
The monkey has minor chips, including a 0.3cm chip on the side under the right arm, a 0.7 x 0.2cm area to the left leg and other minute chips to the back. The enamels are lightly worn on the edges of the base and along the bottom where the piece is fitted onto a stand. There is wear (0.3 x 0.1cm) to the pink enamels on the nose. Apart from other minor surface wear, the monkey is in good condition.
"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."