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A Rare Chinese Export Figure of a Horse Qing Dynasty, Late 18th/ Early 19th Century
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Porcelain
naturalistically modeled, standing foursquare with a blue and white piebald coat, the mane combed to both sides, the long tail falling close the ground, the main and tail with red tassels.
Provenance
The Jacob Goldschmidt Collection
Christie's London, June 29, 1938, lot 73
Sotheby's London, November 8, 1983, lot 240
Christie's London, June 29, 1938, lot 73
Sotheby's London, November 8, 1983, lot 240
Exhibited
Chinesische Kunst, Berlin, 1929, cat no. 1030
Condition
Both ears with some restoration, all 4 leges appear to have been broken and restored, and impossible to tell the original extent of damage but does not appear to have significant losses. Tail restored and impossible to tell original extent of damage.
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.
Catalogue Note
See catalogue note for the preceding lot.