A GROUP OF SIX CRICKET WARES LATE QING DYNASTY / REPUBLIC PERIOD |

comprising a wood holding cage (tilong) used for transporting the crickets; a black jade jar and cover (douguan) and a rectangular wood cage (douge) used as the arena for cricket fighting; an incised gourd cage and cover (guoguo guan) with wood stand; a bamboo cage (guoguo long) and a bamboo box (guoguo he) used for listening to the sound of bush crickets (10)

E & J Frankel, New York.

The holding cage in overall good condition with a minute nick to the edge; The jade jar and cover are in overall good condition with some expected minute nicks to the rims; The rectangular wood cage with its base reattached. One cage cover with the middle stretcher detached on one end; The gourd cage with two faint cracks to the body. The cover with a restored crack to the rim, and the central medallion has been reattached; The bamboo cage in overall good condition with possible replacement to the bamboo sticks; The bamboo box in overall good condition. All pieces with expected minor wear. 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.
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