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A 'HUANGHUALI' TREE TRUNK-FORM BRUSHPOT, BITONG QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Height 7 3/8 in., 18.7 cm
of irregular outline, naturalistically carved to simulate the gnarled surface of a trunk with pierced hollows and knurled burr knots, a two-line poetic inscription to one side, Liu long xi xing wan ren huan ('Traveling West, His Majesties bring joy to all the people'), applied, conforming hardwood base
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 30th March 2006, lot 96.
Condition
The brushpot is in good overall condition. There is a small circular patch repair to the rim, expected wear, minor nicks and splits to edges and rims. The base has been consolidated and is possibly a replacement. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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.