- 807
A SET OF FIVE INSCRIBED INK STICKS, SIGNED WANG JINSHEN, AND A CIRCULAR CRACKLED-GLAZED SEAL BOX QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
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Description
- ink, wood, porcelain
the five ink sticks of cylindrical form, each inscribed with four gilt characters reading yun hai zhong ling on one side, with a further four character inscription guicen shi jianshang to two of them and further inscription youhuaitang xueshu mo to the two others, one signed Wang Jinsheng zao ('made by Wang Jinsheng'), all enclosed in a black-lacquered wood box, together with a small circular seal box applied with a guan-type crackled glazed and set in a wood case and stand
Condition
The ink sticks are in overall very good condition. The gilt inscribed characters on the lacquered box has been erased and there are some flakes and wear. The seal box and cover is also in overall very good condition with only some minor original firing imperfections.
"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."