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A PAIR OF ARCHAIC BRONZE FITTINGS WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- bronze
- Height: 8 ½ inches
each of curved form cast as a stylized bird head with hooked beak, shaped crest and long, trailing plumage, with cut-out areas conforming to beak and feathers, with further holes for attachment, the bronze a grayish-green tone (2)
Provenance
C.T. Loo & Co., New York, 1961.
Condition
The tips of the plummage on both pieces broken off and missing (visible in the catalogue illustration). Otherwise, overall in good condition.
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.