明 鎏金銅右臂殘件

cast as a shapely forearm, the wrist elegantly turned with the palm facing up, holding a medicinal myrobalan fruit gently between delicately cast and gracefully poised fingers, the gilt surface worn on the reverse with some green malachite encrustation

Overall good condition, and the gilding is well preserved apart from the upper side, where there is extensive malachite encrustration. Dents and losses at the flange where the arm would have connected to the main body. Other general surface wear and rubbing to gilding.
"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."