Lot 1356
- 1356
A GROUP OF THREE 'DRAGON' INK CAKES LATE QING DYNASTY / 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Length of longest 7 1/8 in., 18 cm
one of rectangular form inscribed Yangxingdian zhencang (Treasure of the hall of cultivation); the second of fan form, with an apocryphal Wanli mark and inscriptions of long (dragon) in myriad script, signed Hu Kaiwen; the third of elliptical form with an apocryphal Xuande mark (3)
Condition
In overall good condition, and each with craquelure and light surface wear. The rectangular cake with minute nicks and light abrasions along the edges. The oval cake inscription with traces of blue pigment.
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.