Lot 232
  • 232

A ROCK CRYSTAL 'FALCON AND GOOSE' GROUP LIAO DYNASTY |

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Length 2 3/8  in., 6 cm
the falcon pressed against the back of the larger bird pecking the crown of its head, the prey with its wings folded defensively against its sides, the legs reaching back to the spreading tail, and the head tucked against the chest, the spaces between the birds carved in openwork, the feathers and eyes incised

Provenance

Purchased in New York, 2005.

Condition

There are minor nicks to the surface, a few small losses, and an approx. 1 cm-long chip with an associated flaw to one wing of the larger bird.
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.

Catalogue Note

Compare a similar Liao dynasty rock crystal 'falcon and swan' group in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, acc. no. 2004.202.