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A ZISHA 'LOTUS PAD AND CRAYFISH' INK PALETTE BY CHEN HANWEN QING DYNASTY, FIRST HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Width 5 3/4 in., 14.6 cm.
the lotus pad laying on its side and fanning out to a rippled, upturned edge, the stem and a section of the pad folding over and sheltering a crayfish, the veins of the pad and the anatomy of the crayfish all naturalistically rendered, the base impressed with a square seal reading Chen Hanwen, the body a mushroom-brown finely specked with lighter shades
Provenance
Collection of Edwin Miller.
Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 1986.
Spink & Son, London, 16th July 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 29Y.
Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 1986.
Spink & Son, London, 16th July 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 29Y.
Exhibited
The Literati Mode: Chinese Scholar Paintings, Calligraphy and Desk Objects, Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London, 1986, cat. no. 105.
Condition
The ink palette is in good condition overall. There is a tiny nick to the end of the lotus stem. The surface with wear consistent with age and use.
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.