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A HORNBILL-INLAID FILIGREE BRACELET QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- ivory, gold and hornbill
delicately decorated in filigree work with twisted gold threads depicting phoenixes and snakes, alternating with three oval cartouches set with hornbill panels ornately carved in high relief with peony and chrysanthemum sprays, fitted ivory box carved with quatrefoil cartouches depicting figures amongst pavilions
Provenance
Gifted to the great-grandmother of the present owner in China circa 1850.
Condition
The hornbill plaques are in overall good condition with some losses. The rich vermillion-red colour of the hornbill has faded to a faint caramel-brown tone. The high relief gold filigree decoration on one of the phoenix heads is depressed by impact force. The ends of the ivory box are detached, with one top piece and one bottom piece missing. The lock is slightly dislocated.
"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."