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A Chinese coral figure of an Immortal Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- red coral and wood
- 8½in high
carved standing with her waist slightly bent, dressed in flowing robes with her arms raised clutching a flowering peony branch, her face depicted with a gentle smile and hair in a high topknot, to her side stands a crane grasping a gnarled leafy branch in its beak, and a ram with a lingzhi sprig in its mouth, attached wood stand
Literature
West Horsley Place, Surrey, Inventory, 1938, Vol. 1, p.7, in the Morning Room; A 9” carved Chinese Coral figure of woman holding a staff, with duck and kid; on carved wood base. £20.
Condition
The lotus and one hand of the lady had been broken and restuck, with associated chips and losses. There are minor nibbling along the extremities. Some natural flaws and black spotting. The coral of a slightly paler tone compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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."