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A Japanese lacquer and mother-of-pearl decorated center table late 19th/early 20th century
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- mother of pearl, wood, lacquer
- height 30 in., square 36 in.
- 76 cm; 92 cm
the support carved in the round with a dragon, the table top fitted with two drawers and decorated with a pheonix in a naturalistic background
Condition
Overall in fair condition and presentation. The support has chips in places, mostly to the scales of the dragon. The dragon has glass eyes and both are cracked, the right has losses. The inside of the four frieze drawers are lacquered. The tabletop has scratches and stains as well as extensive wear and losses to lacquer to sides. The underside of the table shows larges cracks to seams of construction.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.