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商晚期 青銅饕餮紋觚
估價
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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招標截止
描述
- bronze
the slender body rising to a wide, flaring mouth, the central bulb cast with taotie divided by vertical flanges and on a leiwen ground, all between raised fillets encircling the body, a cruciform aperture set to either side, and a similarly cast taotie band at the spreading foot, the dark green patina covered overall with mottled malachite
來源
Robert Beck Gallery, San Anselmo, California, 1978.
Collection of Charles Bromwell (1936-2005), San Francisco, California.
Collection of Charles Bromwell (1936-2005), San Francisco, California.
Condition
There are extensive restorations to breaks around the neck, mouth and the base of the vessel. Heavy malachite encrustation to the vessel, and the lower section with dents and compression. The upper and low sections reinforced with a bolt through the center. X-ray images are available.
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.