- 686
A GROUP OF THREE ARCHAIC BRONZE ORNAMENTS WARRING STATES PERIOD OR EARLIER |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 HKD
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Description
- 4.1 to 14.9 cm, 5 7/8 to 1 5/8 in.
comprising a rectangular plaque, possibly a mirror, cast to one side with two bird-like figures; an ornament of a mythical beast's head with an upturned snout; and a 'recumbent boar' ornament, of Ordos type, detailed with tucked limbs and a forked tail
Exhibited
Emil Hultmarks Samling [Emil Hultmark Collection], Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, Stockholm, 1942, cat. no. 549 (the plaque), 562 (the finial ornament) and 566 (the boar ornament).
Condition
Three pieces are in their original oxidised stage as visible on the catalogue photo, and appear to have no further particular accident or damage since the time of their collection in the 1930s. All three have attractive cuprite and/or malachite encrustation as visible on the photo. There are interesting remains of an old fabric to the underside of the plaque.
"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."