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AN IMPERIAL YELLOW-GROUND EMBROIDERED 'DRAGON' CUSHION COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- embroidered silk panel, glazed wood frame
of rectangular form, the centre decorated with a full-frontal gold dragon coiled around a flaming pearl, flanked by four ferocious dragons in different poses, all leaping amidst composite floral scrolls reserved on a pale-yellow embroidered floral diaper ground, the rim encircled by a wide border of turbulent waves, glazed and framed
Provenance
A Bavarian Private Collection.
Condition
The panel is in very good condition with the exception of three tiny holes to the upper right side and some small minor areas of discolouration.
"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."