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東周 青銅「古蠶紋」三犧三足蓋鼎
估價
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- bronze
the compressed globular body rising from three cabriole legs issuing from monster-masks to a tapering rim, set to each side with upright everted loop handles, the body cast around the sides in low relief with two registers of interlocking zoomorphic geometric spiral against a ring-punched ground, the border repeated at the handles, the domed cover cast with three recumbent buffalos in high relief and centred with a loose ring handle, enclosed by three concentric borders of geometric patterns interspersed by a raised flange, with a rich brown patina with malachite and some azurite encrustation
來源
倫敦佳士得1994年6月6日，編號76
Condition
The head of one recumbent buffalo is lost. The cover with a 0.2 x 0.2cm loss near the rim, the rim has various nicks (max. 0.5 x 0.2cm). Several knocks and other losses to the surface of the vessel, the largest measuring circa 2 x 1cm. Extensive malachite and traces of azurite encrustations to the interior, mottled malachite and cuprite encrustations to the exterior.
"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."