- 3434
A CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER 'FISH' WASHER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD |
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 12.6 cm, 4 7/8 in.
with a compressed globular body rising from a short foot to a tapering mouthrim, the exterior carved with two fish swimming through tempestuous waters with waves crashing against their scaly elongated bodies, all between stylised friezes with ruyi and trefoil motifs encircling the rim and foot respectively, the foot further skirted with a key-fret band, the interior and base lacquered black
Provenance
Louis Joseph, London, 1963.
Christie's London, 6th November 2007, lot 76.
Christie's London, 6th November 2007, lot 76.
Condition
There are small areas of retouching at the mouth, otherwise good condition.
"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."