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Deux rares ornements d'autel bouddhistes en laque polychrome sculpté Dynastie Qing, époque Qianlong
Estimate
45,000 - 65,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Lacquer
la partie supérieure formée d'un médaillon ajouré abritant l'un le parasol, l'autre la roue du dharma, entouré d'une frise de lotus dans les rinceaux, reposant sur un gros lotus dont le dessus est modelé comme une cosse et les côtés de plusieurs rangées de pétales, soutenu par une tige ajourée dans les rinceaux feuillagés, le tout sur une base circulaire en forme de dôme ornée de pétales stylisés entre deux bandes de têtes de ruyi, le pied souligné d'une frise de grecques, la couche supérieure de laque rouge délicatement sculptée dévoilant la couche verte puis ocre (2)
Exhibited
Chinesische Lackkunst. Eine deutsche Privatsammlung, Museum fuer Lackkunst, Muenster, 30th May -29th August 2010, no. 52.
Lack - Meisterwerke chinesischer Handwerkskunst des 12. bis 18. Jhdts, Museum fuer Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt, 19th May -29th August 2011.
In Lack getraenkt. Eine deutsche Privatsammlung chinesischer Lackkunst, Museum fuer Asiatische Kunst, 5th October 2012 - 13th January 2013.
Lack - Meisterwerke chinesischer Handwerkskunst des 12. bis 18. Jhdts, Museum fuer Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt, 19th May -29th August 2011.
In Lack getraenkt. Eine deutsche Privatsammlung chinesischer Lackkunst, Museum fuer Asiatische Kunst, 5th October 2012 - 13th January 2013.
Literature
Patricia Frick, Chinesische Lackkunst. Eine deutsche Privatsammlung, Muenster, 2010, cat. no. 52.
Condition
There is a ca. 4cm long crack extending from the rim of one emblem into the base (visible in the catalogue illustration). On the same emblem, there is a ca. 1cm wide area of restoration to the centre rim of the circular frame where the parasol touches the frame. On both emblems, the insides of the domed bases have been relacquered. There are minor overall losses to the raised and pointed parts of the carved design.
"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."