- 3001
A HUANGHUALI BRUSHPOT LATE MING – EARLY QING DYNASTY
Estimate
65,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
- huanghuali
with a gently waisted cylindrical body rising from a flat base, the warmly patinated wood strikingly figured with a natural attractive grain pattern of concentric rings and variegated brown streaks
Condition
There are age cracks to the brushpot, including a stabilised age crack to the underside. There is an approx 4 cm restored chip to the rim.
"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
This piece with natural, fluid grain pattern is lively and attractive, and its shape, gently tapering inward from the top to the base is both elegant and pleasing.
The function of brushpots is generally associated with the desktop where they serve as containers for brushes and hand scrolls; they also house the loftier implements like horsehair whisks, peacock feathers and ruyi sceptres.
The function of brushpots is generally associated with the desktop where they serve as containers for brushes and hand scrolls; they also house the loftier implements like horsehair whisks, peacock feathers and ruyi sceptres.