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STATUETTE DE DAMO EN BOIS LAQUÉ DYNASTIE QING, XVIIIE SIÈCLE |
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Wood, lacquer
- 20 cm, 7 7/8 in.
allongé, la tête inclinée reposant sur le bras accoudé à une table basse, le bras gauche protégeant un petit qilin
Provenance
Spink & Son Ltd., London.
The Plesch Collection (Ws18) (according to label).
Christie's London, 3rd November 2009, lot 174.
The Plesch Collection (Ws18) (according to label).
Christie's London, 3rd November 2009, lot 174.
Literature
Spink & Son Ltd., London, Bamboo and Wood Carvings of China and the Far East, 1979, p. 33, cat. no. 178.
Condition
There is a ca. 2.5 cm long chip to the tip of the robe near the right foot that has been restuck, and another one of a ca. 2.5 cm next to it. There are minute chips to the tips of the curled beard. There are some scattered natural age cracks. The figure is covered in a rich dark chocolate patina.
"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."