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AN ARCHAIC BRONZE AXE BLADE, GE HAN DYNASTY OR EARLIER |
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 19.2 cm, 7 1/2 in.
the L-shaped blade with bevelled edges and pierced with three rectangular apertures, the handle incised with a swirling motif to each side and similarly pierced with an aperture, the bronze patinated to a pale greyish-green colour with a smooth surface
Provenance
Collected in Xi'an prior to 1942, by repute.
Collection of Emil Hultmark (1872-1943), and thence by descent in the family.
Collection of Emil Hultmark (1872-1943), and thence by descent in the family.
Exhibited
Emil Hultmarks Samling [Emil Hultmark Collection], Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, Stockholm, 1942, possibly cat. no. 560.
Condition
There are old chips to the edge of the blade and tang, consistent with age and as visible on the photo. However there do not appear to be any substantial fresh damage or restoration since the time of its acquisition in the 1930s.
"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."