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A DEHUA FIGURE OF BUDDHA EARLY 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
finely modelled standing on a lotus base, wearing long robes falling in deep folds around his arms and lower body, the face with a gentle smile framed by the tightly knotted hair, covered overall in a creamy-white glaze
Provenance
Domenech Collection, France, purchased between 1900-1930.
S. Marchant & Son, London.
S. Marchant & Son, London.
Exhibited
Blanc De Chine, S. Marchant & Son, London, 2006, cat. no. 25.
Condition
There is restoration to both thumbs and the tip of the middle finger of the left hand. There are a number of firing cracks running through the base, with two larger ones to the back (3cm and 1.5cm respectively).
"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."