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A PAIR OF SANCAI-GLAZED BISCUIT FIGURES OF BUDDHIST LIONS QING DYNASTY, KANGXI PERIOD |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Height 11 3/8 in., 29.5 cm
wood stands (4)
Provenance
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, January 2016.
Condition
Right lion: support column of the brocade ball, belly, mane have all been restored. Another large restored crack extending from the right bottom platform to its buttock and left bottom platform. Left lion: back and left foot of young lion, lion's four paws all have restorations. Surface wear throughout.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.