拍品 17
  • 17

清 瑪瑙螭龍柄盃 及 瑪瑙花蝶紋圓蓋盒

估價
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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描述

  • Agate and wood
the curved sides flaring gently at the rim, the handle and foot formed from a clambering chilong with bifurcated tail, opposite a tiger mask loop handle suspending a loose ring below the spout, the variegated stone of a beige-brown tone with darker inclusions, wood stand; together with an agate ‘peony and butterfly’ box and cover

來源

購自法國,1990年6月20日(盃)和1991年2月21日(蓋盒)

Condition

The libation cup has minute chips along the extremities, including the tip of the tiger ear and the rim of the cup. There is a 0.2cm nick to the rear haunch of the chilong handle. The box and the cover each have a circa 0.4 x 0.2cm nick to the rim together with other minor nicks. The translucent stone suffused with russet, brown and purplish inclusions. The stones are of a darker tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."