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Rare boîte couverte en bronze doré et émaux cloisonnés et champlevés Dynastie Ming, XVIE siècle
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Gilt-bronze, cloisonne enamel, champlevé enamel
de forme circulaire, reposant sur une base lotiforme en bronze doré, le couvercle aux côtés droits décoré de quatre nuages stylisés se détachant d'un fond bleu turquoise parsemé de petits nuages multicolores, surmonté d'un dragon enroulé en émaux champlevés (2)
Condition
Box and cover are very heavy and in overall very good condition. There is very minor wear to the heavy gilding on the base and sides. There is a ca. 0.5 cm large area of loss to the enamels on the ankle of one foot of the dragon and one claw of another foot is missing. There are minor losses to the enamels across the body, the largest ca. 0.5x05cm. The lid is very slightly leaning to one side. The base may be associated.
"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."