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A WUCAI BISCUIT FIGURE OF LI TIEGUAI 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
modelled standing with his right arm lowered holding a staff and the left hand raised supporting a double-gourd vase, dressed in long robes decorated with cloud scrolls and opening at the chest to reveal a large belly, the head turned towards his right, detailed with curled eyebrows, moustache and beard
Provenance
Property from the Estate of Dodie Rosekrans.
Sotheby's New York, 8th December 2011, lot 139.
Sotheby's New York, 8th December 2011, lot 139.
Condition
The figure is in good condition with the exception of some restoration to the edges of both sleeves and to the bottom edge of the robe at far left (as illustrated), light rubbing and flakes to the enamels and light glaze scratches.
"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."