拍品 2106
  • 2106

A CINNABAR-LACQUER BASIN QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

估價
200,000 - 250,000 HKD
招標截止

描述

  • lacquer
the exterior of the shallow rounded sides carved with dense lotus flower scrolls below a loose band of bats, all above a formal archaistic scroll encircling the base, the top set with a wide flat everted rim carved with a floral scroll border reserved on a key-fret ground, the underside incised with various floral sprays including lotus, rose, prunus, lily and peony, the interior of the basin left undecorated, the flat base covered in a lustrous layer of black lacquer

Condition

There are some typical age cracks and chips, especialling to the exterior. The cinnabar-lacquered interior and the black-lacquered base have some stains and surface scratches. The red border circling the base has been re-lacquered.
"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."