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Paire d'animaux fabuleux en bronze doré et émaux cloisonnés Chine, dynastie Qing
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description
- Gilt-bronze, cloisonne enamel
couchés, la tête tournée sur le côté, les yeux exorbités, la gueule entrouverte découvrant de puissants crocs, l'épine dorsale saillante, les ondulations multicolores du pelage finement figurées sur fond bleu foncé, socle en bronze doré de style rocailledatant du XIXe siècle d'où émerge un bouquet fleuri entre les pattes de l'animal (2)
Condition
Small areas of loss to the enamels around the edges of both lion dogs and around their mouths. Both dogs are fixed to the bases with screws. The colours are vibrant, the gilding rich with very light traces of wear.
"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."