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A FAMILLE-VERTE BISCUIT MOUNTAIN-FORM BRUSHREST QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain
- Length 5 3/4 in., 14.6 cm
well modeled in the form of five pyramidal mountain peaks, one side molded with a yellow and green-enameled qilin issuing flame wisps, the other side with a yellow-glazed recumbent xiniu, the horned bovine creature with head raised and gazing up towards a slender crescent moon, above cresting waves, all on a translucent aubergine-glazed ground, coll. no. 94.
Provenance
Berwald Oriental Art, London, 1998.
Condition
The brush rest is in good condition. There is expected wear to the enamels.
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.