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A CARNELIAN AGATE CARVING OF A QILIN QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 9.8 cm, 3 7/8 in.
depicted recumbent, the vermillion-red sections of the stone skilfully carved as its slightly turned head, with a lingzhi stem in its mouth, detailed with a snout flanked by curling whiskers below a pair of bulging eyes and a prominent horn, a smaller mythical beast clambering and a curled upswept tail at the rear, the milky-white part of the stone forming its muscular body and a pronounced spine, wood stand
Condition
The carving is in good condition with the exception of some minor pitting around a natural fissure at the tail.
"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."