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A GROUP OF BELT BUCKLES LATE QING DYNASTY
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
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comprising four famille-rose enameled porcelain belt buckles, one with butterflies and two gourds, one with an inscription within a key-fret border, one with a floral scroll and one with a floral spray; together with a fresh-water pearl and kingfisher feather metal belt buckle (5)
Provenance
Acquired in China in the 1920s or 30s and thence by descent.
Condition
Butterflies and two gourds belt buckle - scattered small chips and restored chips to the enamels. Belt Buckle with an inscription - there is wear and scratches to the inscription, key-fret border and mark. There is a tiny nick to the rim edge. There are minor burst air bubbles to the back. Belt Buckle with a floral scroll - there is fritting and loss to the enamels of the floral decoration. There is a small chip to the rim edge. There is wear to the enamel on the back. Belt Buckle with a floral spray - there is overall wear and scratches to the enamels. There is a small chip to one corner and a section of loss to another corner and a small chip to the rim edge. There is minor fritting and nicks to the raised border enclosing the central panel. The notches on the back are chipped. Belt Buckle with a fresh-water pearl and kingfisher feather metal - one section of the paper is warped resulting in lifting and slight tears. There is wear and discoloration to the pearls.
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.