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Kam Tin
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description
- Kam Tin
- Coffee Table
- engraved with makers mark KAM TIN / EA
artist's proof from an edition of 25 + 4 AP - turquoise, brass
Condition
Overall very good condition.
"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
The Kam Tin story began with a turquoise-encrusted jewellery box, in which the family of Yin Zing Luk – founder of Kam Tin, hid their fortune during the war. This treasured object inspired Yin Zing and directed his later career into the world of semi-precious stones. He used them to decorate furniture he designed for a Chinese clientele fascinated with the symbolism of gemstones as a source of wealth and good fortune. Kam Tin pieces are often described as ‘meubles bijoux’ or jewellery furniture since the work involved during the creation process is extraordinarily detailed and each piece is encased with semi-precious stones. In this coffee table each turquoise stone has been hand selected, sourced directly from the mines in Arizona and applied by hand onto the brass mounting using the finest craftsmanship and innovative technologies.