- 5042
A SUPERBLY CARVED BAMBOO 'PRUNUS' INKREST QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 7.8 cm, 3 in.
delicately rendered on one side in shallow relief with blossoming prunus branches clambering over a curled section of a gnarled tree bark, the reverse echoing the prunus motif and skilfully detailed in openwork with gnarled branches bearing prunus blooms, the bamboo is well patinated to a deep caramel colour, wood stand
Provenance
Maria Kiang Chinese Art Ltd., Hong Kong.
Condition
The edge of top left curved wall might have been slightly polished besides a minute nick to the tip of the branch above the prunus of center top on the interior.
"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."