- 3685
AN IMPERIAL STAINED IVORY 'PRUNUS' STAND QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD |
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
- 14.6 cm, 5 3/4 in.
skilfully carved in openwork depicting a gnarled branch issuing twigs bearing prunus buds and blooms stained in green, the five-petalled blossoms finely rendered with stamens, the gnarled branches and twigs superbly accentuated with knots and burls
Provenance
Christie’s London, 13th May 2014, lot 249.
Condition
The stand is in good overall condition. There are several minor chips and breaks to the openwork carving and fragile extremities, including the twigs and the edges of the petals. Tiny sections have been lightly polished.
"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."