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AN INCISED AND FILLED-IN RECESSED LEG TABLE, PINGTOU'AN, CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- 82,5 x 141 x 39 cm ; 32 1/2 x 55 1/2 x 15 3/8 in.
with a flat top decorated with birds among peonies and rockwork, the apron decorated with a scrolling lotus scroll extending down the four tubular feet with metal caps, secured by parallel cross-braces of round section
Provenance
Spink & Son. Ltd., London.
Exhibited
The Minor Arts of China II, Spink & Son Ltd., London, 20th March - 3rd April 1985, London, 1985. 1985, no. 3.
Literature
Spink & Son, Ltd., The Minor Arts of China II, London, 1985, cat. no. 3, p. 11. (ill.).
Condition
Areas of retouching and repainting to the table top. Aprons with extensive areas of repainting and Retouching on all four sides. Legs and stretchers with areas of retouching and repainting. One leg with a ca. 3 cm large loss of lacquer to one lower part. Corners of the aprons reinforced on the underside, leg joints also reinforced on underside.
"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."