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THÉIÈRE EN BRONZE ET CUIVRE PARTIELLEMENT DORÉ DYNASTIE QING, XVIIE-XVIIIE SIÈCLE |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Bronze and gilt-copper
- 17,7 cm, 7 in.
la panse hexalobée avec quatre cartouches ornés de branchages de prunus, de pivoines et de chrysanthèmes, le déversoir et la anse en forme des branchages noueux, le col resserré et incisé de rinceaux feuillagés, le couvercle et la anse ornés de branchages fleuris (2)
Condition
The ewer and cover are in overall good condition. There is wear to the gilding, especially to the upper half of the handle and the tip of the spout. There are losses to the tips of some branches. There is light wear to the surface overall. The inside of the ewer is covered in malachite incrustations.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A similar ewer has been exhibited in De la Chine aux arts décoratifs, musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris, 2014, p. 60.