- 807
A PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAMEL EARLY TANG DYNASTY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pottery
standing foursquare, head raised and mouth agape, fitted box (2)
Provenance
Andrew Kahane Ltd., New York, 1983.
Condition
The head and neck have been off and restored back on. All four legs have restored breaks and cracks. The legs have been off the base and restored back on. The tail has a restored break with associated cracks. There is a small hole next to the saddle cloth.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The dating of this lot is consistent with the result of a thermoluminescence test, Oxford authentication Ltd., no. 466q56.