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Important vase rituel archaïque en bronze, zun Fin de la dynastie des Shang-début de la dynastie des Zhou Occidentaux, XIE-XE siècle avant J.-C.
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Bronze
la partie centrale cylindrique légèrement renflée et décorée de deux masques de taotie stylisés en relief sur fond de leiwen, entre un pied évasé et un haut col en trompette rehaussés de deux fins filets en léger relief, un caractère inscrit à l'intérieur du vase
Provenance
Collection Captain and Mrs. Sergius N. Ferris Luboshez.
Sotheby’s London, 29th March 1977, lot 170.
A Private American collection before 1985.
Collection of Alan and Simone Hartman, New York.
Sotheby’s London, 29th March 1977, lot 170.
A Private American collection before 1985.
Collection of Alan and Simone Hartman, New York.
Exhibited
Chinese Art from the Ferris Luboshez Collection, The Art Gallery at the University of Maryland, 23rd March - 30th April 1972, no. 25.
Literature
The Art Gallery at the University of Maryland, Chinese Art from the Ferris Luboshez Collection, Maryland, 1972, cat no. 25.
Condition
The x-rays reveals several breaks to the flared neck of the vessel and four filled-in areas. It also reveals several breaks to the foot of the vessel. The patina is a light celadon green colour, the surface smoothly polished with some smoothed areas of encrustation.
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"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."