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A CARVED SOFTWOOD PRUNUS INCENSE HOLDER
18TH/19TH CENTURY
清十八/十九世紀 木雕梅花紋香插
carved and pierced as?flowering and budding prunus on a craggy rock
Height 13.2 cm, 5? in.
高 13.2 公分,5?英寸
In good overall condition. There is a large split from the top of the holder to halfway down the body (approx. 6cm in length), another smaller split to the top and body (approx. 1.5cm) and a very fine split to the top (approx. 1cm).
There are several splits to the body (the largest approx. 2cm) and several further splits to the base including one large hook-shaped split (approx. 3cm), and another (approx. 1.5cm). There are is an area of minor chipping to the top with approx. 8 chips the largest of which is approx. 1.4cm. There is a shallow chip towards the top of approx. 0.5cm. There is loss to one of the petals and to the top of one of the stems.
"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.