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十七 / 十八世紀 壽山石雕螭龍祥雲把件
估價
6,000 - 8,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- soapstone
showing five writhing chilong with leonine heads and curling tails, carved out against a ground of dense ruyi-form clouds, all confined within the outline of a large pebble, the stone of a pale gray-caramel color with amber splashes
Condition
There are minor nicks throughout, as well as a loss to the right ear of a chilong.
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 Ming dynasty example carved from tianhuang stone is illustrated in Gerard Tsang and Hugh Moss, The Literati Mode: Chinese Scholar Paintings, Calligraphy and Desk Objects, London, 1986, no. 82.