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A LARGE PAIR OF BRONZE CANONS DAOGUANG MARKS AND PERIOD
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- bronze
each of tapering cylindrical form, with the vent, reinforces, chase and muzzle divided by raised ribs, flanked by a pair of trunnion, inscribed with Chinese and Manchu, dated Daoguang ershiyi nian (Twenty-first year of Daoguang period, 1821)
Provenance
Collection of General Victor Denain (1880-1952), Nice, France.
A French Private Collection.
A French Private Collection.
Condition
Both canons have dents and minor losses across the surface, particularly evident at the extremities, which are in consistent to their age. There are traces of verdigris and rust-coloured patches.
"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."