- 1254
JADEITE, BLACK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND 'BAT' BROOCH
Estimate
50,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- Diameter and thickness of 'bi' approximately 54.05 and 3.60 mm.
The translucent jadeite 'bi' of mottled green colour, suffused with dark emerald green patches, accentuated by a flying bat, signifying good fortune and happiness, pavé-set throughout with black and brilliant-cut diamonds, and the eyes set with circular-cut rubies, mounted in 18 karat white and blackened gold, pendant loop fitting.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the jadeite 'bi' is translucent, of celdon suffused with a few intense green to emerald green splashes. The black diamonds are opaque and near-colourless diamonds are probably of J to K colour, VS2 to SI clarity. Two tiny rubies are purplish red colour, eye clean.
Condition: In Chinese culture, 'bat' represents fortune and luck. This jadeite brooch shows an innovative design and detailed workmanship, conveying an auspicious meaning, overall in mint condition.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jadeite & Stone Laboratory Limited certificate numbered KJ 41372, dated 18 February 2009, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as 'A Jade'.