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A MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID BLACK LACQUER STAND MING DYNASTY, 15TH/16TH CENTURY
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- mother of pearl
- 20.5 by 29.3 by 29.3 cm, 8 1/8 by 11 3/8 by 11 3/8 in.
the square top depicting a procession with an official seated in a carriage drawn by two horses and surrounded by attendants and spectators, beneath a pine tree, all within a chevron border, above a pierced and shaped apron decorated with a meandering lotus scroll, the four scroll legs supported on a square plinth decorated with florets
Condition
The stand is in good condition with the exception of some minor loss to the inlay in particular to the roof of the carriage and some of the tree foliage above, a small area of restoration to one corner of the stand, minor lacquer flakes and a light crackle to the lacquer.
"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."