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Couvercle en bronze Dynastie des Zhou Occidentaux
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Bronze
circulaire, le dessus arrondi moulé de deux registres de pétales en bas-relief, le bord rehaussé d'une large bande de motifs géométriques, surmonté d'une prise évasée, l'intérieur portant une inscription en caractères archaïques, l'épaisse patine vert foncé
Provenance
Acquired in China between 1894 and 1922.
Thence in the family by descent.
Thence in the family by descent.
Condition
The cover is in overall very good condition. It is heavily cast and the centre of the cover cast with an inscription. There is a ca. 1 cm wide hole to the centre of the cover. There are two ca. 2 and 1 cm large losses to the rim of the handle. There are traces of earth and light malachite encrustation to the cover and handle. Two paper labels are attached to the inside of the cover, another paper label is attached inside the handle. The bronze is patinated to a darker tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."