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Sceptre ruyi en ivoire teinté, cuivre doré et cristal de roche Chine, dynastie Qing, XIXE-XXE siècle
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- ivoire
le manche en ivoire teinté sculpté de dragons archaïsants, la tête en forme de ruyi en cuivre doré soulignée d'une frise de grecques et sertie d'un cabochon en cristal de roche représentant le dieu de la longévité Shou Lao accompagné d'un daim et d'une grue, l'extrémité agrémentée d'une pointe de cristal à décor d'un masque de taotie ; petits accidents et restaurations
Condition
Some expected age cracks to the ivory ; a restored break re-stuck near the finial to the back of the handle ; some expected old wears and scratches to the gilding ; the actual color is consistent with the catalogue illustration.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."