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A PAIR OF ARCHAIC BRONZE MASK-FORM FITTINGS, WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Archaic Bronze
- 6.2 cm, 2 1/2 in.
each cast in relief as a humanoid face with large round eyes and protruding ears, the hollow reverse spanned by an attachment strap, with some malachite encrustation, fitted stand
Provenance
Collection of Louise Hawley Stone, col. no. 40.
Condition
The fittings are covered overall with malachite encrustations. The tip of the left ear of one mask has been reattached, the other mask is in good condition.
"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
A bronze fitting in the shape of a human face, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures in the Palace Museum. Bronze Articles for Daily Use, Hong Kong, 2006, pl. 9; and one in the shape of a seated figure, in the Idemitsu Museum, Tokyo, is published in Ancient Chinese Arts in the Idemitsu Collection, Tokyo, 1989, pl. 94.