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A FINELY CARVED IVORY DOUBLE-GOURD POMANDER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- ivory
carved and pierced in two halves with a floret diaper ground and carved in high relief with a leafy stalk issuing flowers and fruit; together with a Canton ivory brise fan, carved with a quatrefoil panel enclosing the name SUSSIE against a pierced ground of figures amidst gardens, the guard sticks deeply carved with foliage, lacquered wood box
Provenance
Collection of James Broun Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie and Governor General of India in 1848 -1856.
Condition
Pomander: There is a 3cm long area of damage to the pierced work to the lower section to one side and another smaller area 4mm long to the left of this.
Fan: This is in good condition, but the two guard sticks have become detached from the rest of the fan.
"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."