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A PAIR OF HARDSTONE-INLAID LACQUER PANELS QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- Hardstone, Ivory, Lacquer
each inlaid with jade, ivory, wood, glass and other hardstones to depict a pair of magpies perching on flowering trees issuing from jagged rockwork, all against a yellow lacquer ground, hardwood frames
Provenance
Christie's South Kensington, 4th April 1996, lot 48.
Condition
As visible in the catalogue photo, there are age cracks to the lacquer. There is a loss to one of the hardstone flowers on the left panel. Other minor losses.
Chip to top right corner of the frame of the right panel. Other general surface wear and bruises.
Loss to half of a hardstone element in the top border of left panel. Loss to one whole element on border of right panel.
"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."