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AN EMBELLISHED KINGFISHER FEATHER HEADDRESS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- silk, metal, kingfisher feathers, glass, semi-precious stones, coral, pearl, jadeite
the black silk-woven framework ornately adorned with phoenixes, bats, lingzhi, chime stone and wan symbols en tremblant amongst stylised clouds and foliate borders, embellished with pearls, coral, jadeite, glass and other semiprecious stones, stabilised with metal wires
Exhibited
Welsh Treasures Exhibition, Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, 1987, cat. no. 106.
Condition
The headdress has overall loss to the kingfisher feathers and inlay, as consistent with its age. The black silk-woven framework also has some minor areas of loss, such as that measuring 1 x 0.3cm loss to the rim at the front. Some of the en tremblant decorations may have been detached and re-adhered. The headdress is in otherwise very 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."