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A 'ZITAN' BURLWOOD BRUSHPOT QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Height 7 3/8 in., 18.8 cm
the cylindrical body with thick straight sides, the base with a central plug, the wood with a lively surface of rich amber hues and darker brown tones within and around the burled knots, the grain tight and flecked with characteristic short golden streaks
Provenance
Eastern Pacific Co., Hong Kong, 28th April 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 996.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 996.
Condition
The brushpot is in overall good condition, but with three age cracks to the base, and minor expected wear to the base including tiny nicks to its edge. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave 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.