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A CARVED IVORY 'WINGED DRAGON' TAPER HOLDER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- ivory
the flattened baluster body rising from a short spreading foot to a waisted neck with everted rim, finely and deeply carved around the body with two large scaly winged dragons amidst tumultuous foaming waves
Condition
The vase is in fair overall condition with the exception of loss to approximately a 1/4 of the banding at the base of the neck and restoration to approximately 3/4 of the waisted section of the neck, four minor vertical hairline age cracks to the body, a crescent-shaped hairline age crack at the rim and three short age cracks running over the flat rim down the side of the rim.
"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."