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Coupe à oreilles en bronze doré Dynastie Han
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Gilt-bronze
de forme ovale, flanquée de deux anses plates arrondies moulées de motifs géométriques, le pourtour du bassin intérieur souligné d'une frise d'arabesques, restaurations
Provenance
Acquired in China prior to 1935 (by repute).
Condition
The ear cup has been broken in two parts and restored. One ear has been broken in several pieces and restuck, with a 1.5 x 1 cm triangular chip on the edge that have been restored. There is a ca. 2.5 x 2 cm rounded chip on the rim that has been restored. There is ca. 1 cm long restored chip on the rim at the start of a ca. 4 cm crack with an associated perpendicular crack starting 1.5 cm from the rim. There is a ca. 0.3 cm hole pierced on the side, 0.1 cm from the rim, next to a ca. 4 cm crack. There are malachite incrustations inside and on the base.
"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."