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清十九世紀 銅雲龍紋蓋爐
估價
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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招標截止
描述
- Bronze
the compressed globular body well-cast with two pairs of writhing, contesting four-clawed dragons on a ground of rolling waves, and set to either side with a pair of upright chilong-form handles, all supported on three cabriole legs issuing from monster masks terminating in paw feet, the reticulated cover in the form of a large coiled dragon amidst clouds, its head forming the knop, the base with shallow cast taotie mask and a four-character mark reading Yu tang qing wan (plaything for the Jade Hall)
來源
Maurice Gauvreau (1913-2000)收藏，蒙特利爾，加拿大，1930年代任職外交官員旅華時入藏
Condition
The censer with a nick to the tip of one dragon horn, an approximate 5 cm patch repair to a vertical crack between one of pair of confronting dragons, there is a small hole to one side of the base. The surface with expected wear and nicks to edges and rims.
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.