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Rare socle en bronze doré Dynastie Qing, XVIIE-XVIIIE siècle
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- gilt bronze
formé de deux dragons, leurs longs corps sinueux entrelacés, chacun brandissant la perle sacrée dans une patte et reposant sur leurs autres pattes
Provenance
Acquired in China in the early 1900's.
Thence in the family by descent.
Thence in the family by descent.
Condition
The stand is in overall very good condition with the exception that three of the originally four hairs/tendrils issuing from the dragons' nose are missing. The stand is very heavy and the heavy gilding a rich golden tone. There is a small area of wear to the underside of each foot where the gilding has worn off and the bronze underneath is visible.
"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."