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A MOLDED AND LACQUERED GOURD BOWL, A BAMBOO ROOT SEAL, AND A BAMBOO CRICKET CAGE MING - QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- Width of widest 4 1/4 in., 10.8 cm
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Provenance
The gourd bowl:
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 7th March 1990.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 2914.
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 7th March 1990.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 2914.
Condition
The seal has minor expected age cracks and tiny nicks. The bowl has scattered small flakes to the lacquer, particularly to the interior. The cage is in overall good condition, but one of the bars has a restored section.
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.