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Brûle-parfum en bronze doré et groupe en bois sculpté Chine, dynastie Ming et Qing, XVIIE et XVIIIE siècle
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- bronze et bois
le brûle-parfum en forme de chimère à quattre pattes, une coupelle dans la gueule, chevauchée par une grenouille tenant une coupe à oreille, marque à quatre caractères Xuande à la base, le groupe représentant cinq personnages attablés à l'ombre d'un pin au tronc noueux
Provenance
Collection particulière allemande.
Condition
Some expected wears to the gilding (visible on the photo) ; a pitted area/ cast default to the rear of the animal, to the upper left of his back right leg ; some expected age cracks and minor losses to the wood carving (the tip-end of one twig to the reverse, the end of another in the front (visible in the upper center in between the pine tree branches on the photograph) , the actual color of the wood is slightly darker than the illustration would suggest.
"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."