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A PAIR OF 'DREAMSTONE' MARBLE-INSET PANELS QING DYNASTY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain, hardwood
each wood panel inset with three shaped marble plaques, the marble well figured with variegated brown, black, grey and light green veining, each incised with a four-character inscription indicating the scene invoked, five panels signed Cangshan shi Xian (Stone Immortal of Cangshan), one signed shi Xian, one panel dated to the third month of the gengwu year, all panels with seal reading wen yin
Provenance
Galerie L'oeil, Brussels, ca. 1985 (by repute).
Condition
Both panels in overall good condition. The stones with light surface scratching and wear and the wood frames with a few horizontal cracks.
"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."