Lot 3077
  • 3077

A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A CRANE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description

well carved in the form of a crane with finely incised plumage standing on a craggy rock grown with lingzhi fungus, grasping in its beak a lingzhi fungus stalk bearing three fungi, the lustrous stone of an even milky-white tone 

Provenance

Sotheby's Hong Kong, 30th October 2002, lot 368.

Condition

The piece is in very good condition overall. There is a natural fissure to the stone running across one side of crane's head.
"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."