- 1144
元 / 明 銅饕餮紋獸耳爐
估價
2,500 - 3,000 USD
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招標截止
描述
- bronze
cast with a taotie band around the body, flanked by opposing loop handles emerging from the mouths of mythical beasts, supported on a pedestal foot, wood stand (2)
來源
Stephen Alexander Hunter (1851-1923) 收藏，1879-1891年間於中國傳道時入藏，後家族傳承
展覽
Catalogue of Chinese and Japanese Curios Collected by the Rev. S.A. Hunter, L.L.D., Missionary to China: Loan Exhibition at The South Side Presbyterian Church, 1895, Pittsburgh, cat. no. 83.
出版
《Catalogue of Chinese and Japanese Curios Collected by the Rev. S.A. Hunter, L.L.D., Missionary to China: Loan Exhibition at The South Side Presbyterian Church》，1895年10月28日-11月2日，匹茲堡，編號83
Condition
There is a patched repair at the base of the body, and fill around the edge of the base inside the foot ring. There are minor scattered casting flaws on the body, base, and nicks around the mouth along with the expected wear from age and usage.
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.