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A MOULDED AND INSCRIBED RECTANGULAR INK CAKE WANLI MARK AND PERIOD, SIGNED JIANYUANSHI
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- inkcake
finely moulded in a recessed panel on one side with elaborate pavilions in a rocky landscape with pine trees and misty clouds, the reverse impressed with a lengthy inscription entitled Yunlai gongque (Reciting about Yunlai Palace), signed Jian yuan shi, the top inscribed with two characters reading gongpin (tribute), and the side with a five-character Wanli mark, traces of gold decoration
Provenance
Acquired by a diplomat based in Beijing in the 1950s/60s (by repute).
Condition
The inkcake has a restored break across the lower section, light age crackle to the front and rear face, hairline age cracks to the border and light rubbing to the gilt decoration.
"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."