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A CLOISONNE ENAMEL 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' SCREEN LATE MING DYNASTY
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Cloisonne + hongmu stand
- 23.6 cm, 9 1/4 in.
the rectangular panel vibrantly enamelled with a lively five-claw dragon writhing above a phoenix in flight, their finely gilded bodies turned to face the other with their mouths agape, amongst multi-coloured ruyi shaped clouds against a turquoise ground, set within a wood frame, with wood stand
Condition
There are some areas of repairs/retouching to the enamel to the top left corner and to the top right edge and another area to the right edge of the panel above the centre.
"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
Compare a cloisonné dish attributed to the 16th century and enamelled with a dragon and phoenix, published in The Minor Arts of China II, London, 1985 pl. 132; and another illustrated in Chinese Decorative Arts, London, 1974, pl. 66.