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TABATIERE EN JADE BLANC SCULPTE CHINA, ATTRIBUEE A SUZHOU, XVIIIE SIECLE
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
en forme de galet, sculpté sur une face d'une chauve souris et une svastika au dessus des flots, et sur l'autre face de rochers; bouchon en corail sculpté
Condition
Nice polish, fine carving. Good condition. The actual colour is less grey than on the catalogue illustration.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The way the rockwork and clouds are carved are features traditionally associated to Suzhou School.
The design of bats flying above crested waves and rocky boulders is highly auspicious as it provides the rebus 'Furu Donghai, Shoubi Nanshan' (may once fortune be as vast as the seven Southern seas and may one live as long as the Northern mountains). This design is often find on Imperial wares.