Lot 426
  • 426

A ROCK CRYSTAL BRUSHREST QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • wood + rock crystal
carved all around with cloud scrolls with two bats perched at each end, the translucent stone of a pale grey colour, together with two mountain-form wood brushrests and one mountain-form bamboo brushrest

Provenance

M.D. Flacks Ltd (according to label)

Condition

There is a small chip to the tip of one bat's head, another minute chip to the other end of the brushrest, and two others on the base. The three other brushrests with wear to the surface and expected age 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."