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AN IMPERIAL YELLOW-GROUND KESI ‘DRAGON’ THRONE CUSHION QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- embroidered silk
the centre decorated with a full-frontal gold dragon clutching a flaming pearl, flanked by four ferocious dragons in different poses, all leaping amongst interlinked floral medallions reserved on a pale yellow ground, the rim similarly decorated and the back covered in pale rusty-red silk embroidered with medallions
Condition
The cushion is in generally good condition, but to the front panel, there is a 1.5cm horizontal split to the left hand side two thirds of the way up. There is also an area of fraying to the similar part of the right hand side and to several areas to the top. There is also several areas of fraying and repair to the centre top surface down to the side.
"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."