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Verseuse en serpentine Dynastie des Zhou Orientaux
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Steatite
de forme ovoïde, flanquée d'une longue anse plate en angle droit et d'un bec verseur en forme de tête de chimère, le bord souligné de deux double-lignes incisées
Provenance
Collection of Una Pope-Hennessy (1876-1949).
Collection of John Pope-Hennessy (1913-1994).
Gifted to the present owner by the above.
Collection of John Pope-Hennessy (1913-1994).
Gifted to the present owner by the above.
Literature
Una Pope-Hennessy, Early Chinese Jades, London, 1923, pl. XLI.
Condition
The ewer is in overall very good condition. There are some tiny chips on the rim and edge of the handle. There is some wear and light scratching around the body. The stone is of an olive tone mottled with gold specks and dark inclusions.
"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."