Lot 275
  • 275

A PALE CELADON JADE 'HEHE ERXIAN' BOULDER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • jade + wood tbc
fashioned with a craggy mountainscape, the front depicting the Hehe erxian playfully strolling in a rocky landscape beneath an overhanging pine tree, one riding a three-legged toad emitting a cloud of spiders from its mouth, the other holding a lotus sprig following closely behind, the reverse carved similarly with large rocky cliffs with a deer emerging from the mountain crags, the stone of a pale celadon tone, wood stand

Condition

There are some minor nicks to the extremities, otherwise the boulder is in overall good 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. 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."