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COUPE LIBATOIRE COUVERTE EN CORAIL DÉBUT DU XXE SIÈCLE |
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- 20,8 cm, 8 1/4 in.
la panse sculptée de chilong et lingzhi, le couvercle à tête de taotie, la base agrémentée d'une branche et d'un oiseau perché, socle en bois (3)
Condition
The libation cup and cover have several parts broken off and re-stuck with associated losses, including the parrot to the right. There is an approx. 2.5 hairline crack to the rim of the cup. There are nicks to the extremities, as well as some losses, wear and light cracks to the surface. There are also natural flaws to the coral and some yellow residue scattered throughout. The colour is slightly redder than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."