- 5071
Ju Ming (Zhu Ming)
Estimate
2,000,000 - 3,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ju Ming (Zhu Ming)
- Five Buffalos
- incised with the artist's signature in Chinese
- wood
Provenance
Private Asian Collection
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There are overall small across the surface, which belong to the natural result of aging. Most details are only visible upon very close inspection:
Front: Concentrated area of wood splits behind the neck of the second buffalo from the left. Softened edges, possibly due to handling which would result in the wood's slight change in color over the area.
Back: Slight crack in the small thin bridging of wood (bottom middle) as well as the supporting arc at the base of the sculpture.
Left: Wearing down of the woods surface, revealing the color of unexposed wood underneath. Particularly prominent on the horn of the far left buffalo.
Right: Wearing down of the woods surface, revealing the color of unexposed wood underneath. Scattered are a few white specks. This may be paint.
"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."