- 3700
A FINELY CARVED ROOTWOOD FIGURE OF DAMO QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
- rootwood
- l. 9.3 cm, 3 5/8 in.
skilfully depicted seated with the tonsured head gently turned to the right, portrayed staring intensely through his bulging eyes, his severe expression accentuated with his prominent cheekbones and chin, flanked by a pair of pendulous earlobes adorned with loop earrings, the surface well patinated to a smooth variegated brown colour
Condition
The figure is in overall good condition with light surface wear to the nose, expected faint age cracks and minute flakes, the largest measuring approx. 0.5 cm to the right ear and 0.6 cm to the left shoe.
"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."