Lot 711
- 711
A PAIR OF PORCELAIN 'LION' SEALS QING DYNASTY, GUANGXU PERIOD
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- porcelain
each of square form, surmounted by a crouching lion, the seal face carved in zhuwen style, covered overall save for the base with a greenish-yellow glaze
Provenance
Collection of Michael Kaynes, Hong Kong.
J.A.N. Fine Art, London, June 2003.
J.J. Lally & Co., New York.
J.A.N. Fine Art, London, June 2003.
J.J. Lally & Co., New York.
Exhibited
Fung Ping Shan Museum, University of Hong Kong, 1978.
Condition
There are some very fine glaze crackles running down the sides of the seal, two on one seal and one on the other. Some minor enamel wear on the eyes but otherwise 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
The seal face of the pair reads Wu Guangxin yin ('seal of Wu Guangxin') and Zitang. Wu Guangxin (1875-1939), zi Zitang, a native of Hefei, Anhui province, was a General of the Anhui military clique in the Beiyang Army, and also brother-in-law of an early Beiyang Army commander Duan Qirui (1865-1936).