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A DEHUA FIGURE OF BUDAI QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- 26cm high
standing on a sack holding a peach in his outward stretched right hand, wearing long robes that have fallen open to reveal his front, the face with a joyous expression
Provenance
Collection of Vilhelm Meyer (1878-1935).
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Condition
There is restoration to the vertically hanging tied sash to the front, as well as an approx. 2cm area of re-polishing diagonally below this where this would have originally terminated. The right hand is most likely a replacement. There are numerous firing cracks and crazing to the glaze to the back and lower section of the figure and there is an approx. 2cm by 0.9cm area of polishing to the surface at the left shoulder.
"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."