Ensemble de huit pièces en turquoise, jadéite, agate et pierres dures Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIIE et XIXE siècle

comprenant un vase archaïsant en turquoise sculptée, la panse et le col escaladés par des chilong, les anses en forme d'animaux à trompes un anneau suspendu, sur une base en bois, un vase en jadéite verte, un vase tripode et couvercle, rince-pinceaux et petite théière en agate, deux vases en cristal de roche et un vase couvert en agate calcédoine

The pieces are in good overall condition with the exception of the following:- the rock crystal vases have minute nibbles to the rims; the agate tripod vessel has a three-pointed hairline inclusion running approximately 10cm down the body from the shoulder, a bruise to the rim of the cover, and nibbles to the edge of the cover; the agate ewer has a tiny chip to the tip of the finial and nibbles to the edge of the cover; the turquoise vase (examined with stand attached) has restoration to the head of the chilong at the shoulder; the agate vase has rough inclusions around the edge of the foot, and loss to the tip of the tail of the lion finial.
"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."