Lot 136
  • 136

Petite verseuse en laque rouge sculptée Dynastie Ming, XVIE siècle

Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description

  • Lacquer
les côtés arrondis sculptés de litchis dans leur branchages et feuilles, l'anse jaillissant d'une gueule de dragon

Exhibited

Chinesische Lackkunst. Eine deutsche Privatsammlung, Museum fuer Lackkunst, Muenster, 30th May - 29th August 2010, no. 24b.
Lack - Meisterwerke chinesischer Handwerkskunst des 12.-18. Jhdts., Museum fuer Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt, 19th May - 29th August 2011.
In Lack getraenkt. Eine deutsche Privatsammlung chinesischer Lackkunst, Museum fuer Asiatische Kunst, Berlin, 5th October 2012 - 13th January 2013.

Condition

The handle has been restored where it joins the sides, there are associated areas of restoration to the upper left and right and the lower left and right where the two parts of the handle join the body. The interior has been repainted. There are some areas of restoration around the rim and some minor losses to the sides. There are two old labels on the base.
"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.
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