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A PAIR OF HONGMU SIDE TABLES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- wood (hongmu)
each with a plain rectangular top supported on four legs, joined by arched stretchers fitted with oval braces
Provenance
Sotheby’s London, 1st November 1985, lot 76.
Condition
One table has a 25cm by 4cm repair to the top to one side and a 71cm by 1.3cm to the other. The central plank to the top has shrunk, leaving a 5mm gap along its entire length. There is a 3.5cm by 5cm area of repair to one leg.
The other table has 50cm minor crack/split to the top surface and the central plank has shrunk, leaving a 5mm gap running its entire length. Two of the oval motifs to the apron are split.
"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."