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A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF SEATED FEMALE DANCERS TANG DYNASTY |
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Width 9 3/4 in., 24.8 cm
wood stands (4)
Provenance
Barling of Mount Street, London.
Robert H. Ellsworth, New York, NO. L.15a, b.
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 13th October 1987.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 782.
Robert H. Ellsworth, New York, NO. L.15a, b.
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 13th October 1987.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 782.
Condition
Each figure with multiple restored breaks, particularly to the wrists, arms, and neck. One with a loss to the toes and a restored break to the base.
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.