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A GROUP OF FOUR HUANGHUALI AND HARDWOOD BRUSHPOTS (BITONG) QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- wood
each of cylindrical section, the smallest with a slightly flared rim, another also subtly waisted, one with a lipped rim and base, the largest with dramatic figuring evocative of mountain peaks (4)
Provenance
Alice Boney, Hong Kong.
Condition
Each piece with surface wear and minor nicks to the rim and base. The smallest with three old chips to the outer mouth rim and another chip adjacent to the largest. One with a split from the base with associated chips. The brushpot with lipped rim and base with a knock to the side and a restored chip to the rim. The last brushpot, apart from what is already mentioned, in overall 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.
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.