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Deux haches en bronze, yue Chine, fin de la dynastie Shang / début de la dynastie des Zhou Occidentaux, XIE siècle av. J.-C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Bronze (blades), textile & Bone (Boxes)
l'une à la large lame à l'extrémité cintrée, les deux côtés du nei avec un pictogramme chanfreiné, possiblement pour accueillir des incrustations de turquoise, l'autre à la lame triangulaire, le nei à décor en creux des deux côtés d'un masque de taotie (2)
Provenance
The triangular blade axe:
Reputedly excavated at Anyang in 1939.
Collection of Liang Shangchun, Beijing.
Reputedly excavated at Anyang in 1939.
Collection of Liang Shangchun, Beijing.
Literature
Liang Shangchun, Yanku jijin tulu, Beijing, 1944, vol. II, no. 19.
Willem Van Heusden, Ancient Chinese Bronzes of the Shang and Chou Dynasties. An Illustrated Catalogue of the Van Heusden Collection with a historical Introduction by Willem van Heusden, Tokyo, 1952, p. 92, pls. XXXV and XXXVI.
Willem Van Heusden, Ancient Chinese Bronzes of the Shang and Chou Dynasties. An Illustrated Catalogue of the Van Heusden Collection with a historical Introduction by Willem van Heusden, Tokyo, 1952, p. 92, pls. XXXV and XXXVI.
Condition
Both axes are in overall good condition. There are some areas of light encrustation on the axe on the left. The patina on both axes is of a more vibrant tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
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"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."