- 3665
A FINELY CARVED RHINOCEROS HORN 'MALLOW' CUP 17TH – 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 HKD
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Description
- rhinocero
exquisitely carved as a five-petalled mallow bloom with flaring sides resting on a hollow splayed foot, the well-defined petals delicately rendered radiating from a small central stamen on the interior, one side carved in openwork with curling stems issuing an attendant flowering mallow bloom and small buds, as well as large furled serrated leaves, the stem further depicted extending upward over the rim and issuing one leaf on the interior, the horn patinated to a golden-brown honey colour transmuting to a darker brown along the handle and on the interior, with a label inscribed Marie Legrier en souvenir de mon frère Jacques 14 Mars 1957 [...] no. 6552, 584 PM (Marie Legrier in memory of my brother Jacques, 14th March 1957)
Provenance
Collection of Marie Legrier, donated 14th March 1957 (label).
Condition
The top of the reticulated handle has two refilled chips of approx. 1.5 and 1 cm to the stems, and associated stabilised age cracks. There are also some other typical age crackles and insect holes, including an approx. 0.4 cm infilled crack to the mouth, and another refilled hole to the interior. The cup also has some occasional expected small nicks to the extremities, especially to the edges of the leaf.
"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."