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Vase archaïque en bronze, zhi Dynastie des Zhou Occidentaux
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Bronze
de forme balustre aplatie, l'épaulement et le pied évasé soulignés d'une bande de leiwen, couvert d'une patine verte et brune
Provenance
Acquired in China between 1894 and 1922.
Thence in the family by descent.
Thence in the family by descent.
Condition
The vessel is light in weight and with thinly cast sides. The x-ray reveals that there is a ca. 11 x 3.5 triangular part broken out of the rim and restored. There is a ca. 8 x 1.5 cm crescent-shaped part of the foot broken into several pieces and restored. The bronze has patinated to a light green colour with some traces of encrustation and is smoothly polished.
"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."