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A MOTHER-OF-PEARL-INLAID LACQUER STAND MING DYNASTY, 16TH/17TH CENTURY
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mother-of-pearl inlaid lacquer and paulownia wood box
the circular top resting on a recessed waist with quatrefoil rectangular panels and a shaped rounded apron with scalloped edges, all supported on four tapering cabriole legs on a low base, the top inlaid with figures before fenced pavilions in a landscape with pine, the legs and the sides decorated with birds and floral sprays reserved on diaper ground, the base with a Buddhist lion at play with a brocade ball above foliate scrolls issuing fruits, Japanese wood box
Condition
The stand is in good overall condition with the exception of some rubbing and over-painting around the base with subsequent loss of inlay, over-painting to a 15 x 1cm., section of the base extending from the rim to the medallion, minor loss to the inlay in particular at the apron, minor areas of re-touching to the black lacquer and loss to the red pigment at the base of the stand.
"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."