- 3026
AN EMBELLISHED WHITE AND SPINACH JADE PEAR-SHAPED MUGHAL JARLET AND COVER QING DYNASTY
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 HKD
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Description
the spinach jade pear-shaped jarlet raised on a low foot, rising to a small metal-mounted mouth, the exterior inlaid with yellow-tinged white jade panels outlined with gilt wire, each panel centred with a green or red glass gem, the celadon jade cover with a flower bud knop, surrounded by incised pendent foliage, the rim finished with a metal ring inlaid with alternating turquoise and ruby coloured red gems
Provenance
Acquired in Paris between the 1970s and the early 90s.
Condition
A few glass gems have possibly been replaced, while some others were probably stabilised or restuck by glue. There is also residue of glue visible at the edges of some panels, possibly for stabilisation. The cover has a 1.6 cm bruise to the edge and a 1 cm chip (with two associated hairline cracks) to the lip on the underside.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."