Lot 41
  • 41

A LARGE INSCRIBED BAMBOO-ROOT STAND SIGNED CHEN DEZHAO, QING DYNASTY

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description

  • bamboo
  • 46 cm, 18 1/8  in.
the gnarled body conforming with the natural form of the root, textured with raised nodes and burls, incised with a verse taken from the Golden Light Sutra reading hefeng chang yingjie, signed Chen Dezhao followed by a seal, further inscribed with daming zhu ('bamboo of the Great Ming') to the base

Condition

As visible in the catalogue photo, there are typical age cracks. Minor bruises and chips.
"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."