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FIVE BRONZE ARTICLES MING DYNASTY - 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- Height of tallest 8 in., 20.3 cm
comprising a bronze figure of a standing lady, Ming dynasty; a Wei-style gilt-bronze Buddhist triad stele, 20th century, wood stand;a Wei-style gilt-bronze figure of a seated Buddha, 20th century, wood stand; a Han-style bronze mirror, 20th century; and a small Tang-style bronze 'grapevine' mirror (7)
Provenance
The gilt-bronze triad stele:
Oriental Rarities (Alan Hartman), New York, 29th October 1982.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 841. The Wei-style gilt-bronze seated Buddha:
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 24th April 1990.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 2926.
The Han-style bronze mirror:
Spink & Son, London, 23rd October 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 1850.
The Tang-style mirror:
Spink & Son, London, 15th May 1984.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 925.
Oriental Rarities (Alan Hartman), New York, 29th October 1982.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 841. The Wei-style gilt-bronze seated Buddha:
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 24th April 1990.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 2926.
The Han-style bronze mirror:
Spink & Son, London, 23rd October 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 1850.
The Tang-style mirror:
Spink & Son, London, 15th May 1984.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 925.
Condition
The Ming dynasty figure with a loss to the crown of the head and minor expected surface wear. The others with induced corrosion, minute dings and losses, and wear to the gilt.
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.