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ELÉPHANT CAPARAÇONNÉ EN BRONZE DORÉ ET ÉMAUX CLOISONNÉS DYNASTIE QING, ÉPOQUE JIAQING |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- 29,2 cm, 11 1/2 in.
l'animal à décor d'émaux blancs ponctués de lignes sinueuses en bronze doré suggérant les plis de la peau, caparaçonné d'une selle et d'un long tapis frangé, surmontés d'un vase gu, les oreilles et la queue dorés, accidents et restaurations
Provenance
Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1998.
Property from the collection of David B. Peck III.
Christie's New York, 18th September 2014, lot 635.
Property from the collection of David B. Peck III.
Christie's New York, 18th September 2014, lot 635.
Condition
The piece has been cast in 11 parts. There is a main restoration and a repainted area along the back right leg of the elephant, measuring a ca. 9 x 4 cm with the white enamels darkening to a yellowish colour. There are some other scattered minor infills. There is pitting to the enamels overall and wear to the gilding.
"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."