- 665
A RARE 'ZITAN' STAND QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- Zitan
the tall vertical frame with square top above a waisted section carved with a keyfret band in relief, above a pierced rectangular section attached with an apron and flange carved with archaic gui dragon scrolls in relief on all sides, the long straight legs with hoofed feet on a square base, the wood of a chestnut-brown color
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 23rd September 1995, lot 491.
Condition
There is a 5 inch long restored patch to one of the legs, going down to the foot. Some of the short sides of the brackets are paler in tone, suggesting that they may have been replaced. There are some fills to some of the splits / gaps to the piece. One of the sides on the square base is of a slightly pale color and may have been replaced, and several feet below the base may have been restored.
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.