清十八 / 十九世紀 黃花梨長方盤

a single board panel, set within a raised and shaped edge, surmounted by an openwork gallery terminating in stylized ruyi heads, all raised on four corner bracket feet

The base panel has shrinkage, which has been stabilized with an approx. 1-cm wide fill along one long end (in-painted), and a narrower fill at the opposite long end. The base panel is loose at one of the short ends. Each foot has consolidation and small repairs. Two of the corners have some separation at the joins, and there is general consolidation at the joinery, minor wear to the surface (including scratches toward one corner of the top surface of the base panel), and small nicks and consolidation, all commensurate with age and use. Please note that this lot will require a CITES permit for export outside of the United States.
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.
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