- 54
Statuette de Lettré en buis sculpté époque République
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- boxwood
finement sculptée, représentant un lettré debout vêtu d’une longue robe flottante, le bois d’une chaude teinte caramel, une marque à deux caractères Zichang dans un cartouche ovale incisé au dos, socle en bois (2)
Condition
There is a break to the figure's right sleeve and minor fritting to the raised parts of the carving. There is a crack across the top of his chignon and traces of black pigment to his eyes. Base and figure are separate.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Compare two carved boxwood figures similarly signed (Zhu) Zichang, illustrated in Zhongguo meishu quanji, vol. 6, sculpture: Yuan, Ming, Qing Dynasties, Beijing, 1989, pp. 186 and 187. See also a carved boxwood figure of a scholar signed Zichang, sold Christie's Hong Kong, 6th April 2015, lot 40.