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清約1900年 編絲絨九龍紋地毯 《太和殿備用》款
估價
30,000 - 50,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- 《太和殿備用》款
- Silk
of rectangular form, finely woven with central panel of nine five-clawed dragons contesting flaming pearls amidst cloud, all framed by lishui borders, the top with a horizontal rectangular cartouche reading Taihe Dian beiyong (For use in the Hall of Supreme Harmony)
Condition
There is fading to the color overall, more noticeable on the lower portion of the carpet. There are scattered pulls and wear consistent with age and use.
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
The Taihe Dian is one of the most important throne halls in the Imperial Palace complex. It was used by the Qing emperors on celebratory occasions and to mark the New Year and winter solstice.
For further examples of carpets made for use in the Taihe Dian see one sold in these rooms, 17th and 18th March 2015, lot 219; and one sold in our London rooms, 14th May 2014, lot 314. Silk and metallic thread carpets of similar design made for the Yangxin Dian and Yongren Gong were sold in our London rooms, 9th November 2011, lot 132, and 15th May 2013, lot 72 respectively.