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A ZITAN BENCH 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- ZITAN WOOD
the mat seat set in a rectangular double cushion framed top, above a wrap around stretcher of similar form supported by pillar-shaped struts, all supported on round legs
Provenance
Grace Wu Bruce, Hong Kong.
Exhibited
Pure Form, Museum fur Ostasiatische Kunst Köln, Cologne, 2004, cat. no. 16.
Literature
Grace Wu Bruce, Ming Furniture, Selections from Hong Kong and London Gallery, Winter 2000-2001, cat. no. 20.
Condition
The bench is in good condition with the exception of replaced hard matt seat, possibly replaced trimming strips, possibly one long stretcher replaced, loss to the back edge of one end stretcher (not visible externally) minor nicks and pitting to the edge and top surface on one corner, a circa 15cm., triangular patched repair to one leg and minor wear commensurate with age.
"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."