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THREE IVORY SEALS AND A SOAPSTONE SEAL QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The largest: 5.2 cm, 2 in.
comprising an ivory 'lion' seal with the seal face reading Han nagen ying, an ivory 'dog' seal with the seal face reading Han nagen, an ivory square seal with the seal face reading Han nagen, an oval soapstone reading Nie cuilin, one with a fitted case
Provenance
Collection of Gustav Detring (1842-1913) and/or Constantin von Hanneken (1854-1925), and thence by descent.
Condition
From left to the right: the soapstone seal with numerous small nicks to edges and a chip to the side, inscribed 'H.V' to the top. the ivory seal is in overall good condition with some surface scratches. the ivory seal is in overall good condition with some surface wear and some minute nicks to edges of the seal face. the ivory seal with three age cracks running through the surface, with associated minute nicks.
"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."