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A DEHUA FIGURE OF DOUMU QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- porcelain
- The figure of Doumu, 25 cm, 9 3/4 in.
the multi-armed Daoist diety seated on a lotus throne, all supported on a separate oval base modelled in high relief with four acolytes and a dragon; together with a Dehua figure of Guanyin, Kangxi period
Provenance
Hotel des Ventes Drouot, Paris in 1980 and 1979 respectively.
Condition
The Doumu with restoration to the shoulders and to eight of the arms, one of which has been re-attached. The base is in good condition. The Guanyin is in general good condition with the exception of a small area of restoration to the glaze to the back of the head and some firing cracks. There are tiny nicks to the extremities for all three.
"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."