- 1430
A GOLD ARCHER'S RING QING DYNASTY / 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- gold
cast with a revolving band featuring two five-clawed dragons pursuing a 'flaming pearl' among clouds between fixed keyfret borders, the interior inscribed Da Qing Qianlong renyin nian yushi ('inscribed in the renyin year of Qianlong's reign in the Great Qing dynasty,' corresponding to 1782), greater than 22k yellow gold
Provenance
Collection of Marie Elise Patreaux (1880-1920), Paris.
Collection of Marie Isabelle London (1920-1960), Paris.
Collection of Marie Isabelle London (1920-1960), Paris.
Condition
In good condition with only very minor expected surface abrasion.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.