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十七 / 十八世紀 犀角雕仿古饕餮紋螭龍耳盃
估價
30,000 - 40,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- rhinoceros horn
of octagonal section, carved around the sides with band of taotie reserved on a leiwen ground, the curved strap handle flanked by two clambering chilong and surmounted by a smaller, with a further chilong just below the rim on the opposite side, the mouth and foot incised with key-fret bands
來源
紐約西曼醫生(1851-1932年) 收藏。
西曼醫生給莫菲特之禮，自此家族收藏。
西曼醫生給莫菲特之禮，自此家族收藏。
Condition
There are several small chips as well as some pitting around the rim. The handle with a repaired chip to the upper section, a small chip along the edge and some pitting.
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.
拍品資料及來源
A similar cup, dated to the early 18th century is illustrated by Thomas Fok, Connoisseurship of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China, Hong Kong, 1999, p. 67, no. 20.