Lot 379
  • 379

Paire de grands guerriers en bronze signés Miyao Japon, époque Meiji

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description

  • Bronze
chacun paré d'une armure richement ouvragée et partiellement dorée portant à bout de bras des candélabres à 5 branches pouvant s'interchanger avec des vases balustres ornés de dragons, chacun signé Miyao sei sur une petite plaque rectangulaire dorée à l'arrière, socles en bois (6)

Condition

the vases can be exchanged with 5-branch candelabras, one stand of one vase is missing as visible on the catalogue illustration and that the central candle-ring of one candelabra has been broken and restored, otherwise the pair of Miyao are good overall condition, heavily cast and with a rich patina
"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.
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