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A WHITE AND BROWN JADE CARVING OF A BUFFALO MING DYNASTY |
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Length 1 3/4 in., 4.5 cm
the recumbent figure with the head bent down nibbling the end of a sprig of lingzhi, the length of the stem extending under the body and up the chest, a large curling leaf and the fungus resting against the animal's right shoulder, the buffalo's twisting horns, study legs, and wispy tail deftly modeled against its muscular body, the stone an opaque, creamy white color with dark brown inclusions
Provenance
Collection of Jon Edwards.
Literature
Robert P. Youngman, The Youngman Collection of Chinese Jades from Neolithic to Qing, Chicago, 2008, pl. 92.
Condition
Overall in good condition, with a polished chip to the tip of the plant and a nick to a hoof. The color of the stone is slightly less russet than in the illustration in the printed 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.
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.