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A BRONZE NARCISSUS 'DRAGON' BOWL LATE MING / EARLY QING DYNASTY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- bronze
of oval form supported on four ruyi-shaped feet, modelled with two gnarling chilong clambering on the rim forming the handles, the base with an apocryphal six-character Xuande mark within a recessed panel, the bronze richly patinated to a variegated copper to dark brown colour
Provenance
Jonathan Bennett Antiques, London, 2005.
Condition
A section of the tail of one of the two chilong-handles in openwork is chipped and missing, as well as an approx 2cm. section of the stem of the lingzhi that it grabs in its mouth (old chips). There is some expected surface wear and occasional pitting predominantly to the interior.
"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."