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AN OVAL-SECTION YELLOW 'SHOUSHAN' STONE 'PHOENIX' SEAL 19TH / 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Height 2 1/2 in., 6.4 cm
seal face carved Han Moyuan
Provenance
John Sparks, London, 27th May 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 547.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 547.
Condition
There is a shallow triangular flake chip to one side of the seal, a small loss to the feather above the beak, and scattered minute nicks.
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.