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A PAIR OF SANCAI-GLAZED POTTERY FIGURES OF OFFICIALS TANG DYNASTY |
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Height of taller 37 1/2 in., 95.3 cm
(2)
Provenance
Chicago Private Collection.
Sotheby's New York, 26th November 1991, lot 269.
Sotheby's New York, 26th November 1991, lot 269.
Condition
The figure on the right in the illustration: Restorations to the ornament of the hat, the neck, its left hand, the edges of the robe, right above the feet, all around the base. Flaking and losses to the enamels. The figure on the left: Restorations to the neck and above the feet. The base rebuilt. Extensive losses and deterioration to the enamels.
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.