- 1720
A WHITE JADE CUP AND SAUCER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
450,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
the small cup with steep sides set with a pair of archaistic kui dragon handles, supported on a short footring; the stand of quatrelobed form with the two elongated sides, the shallow dish rising from a thick short footrim, the interior set with a raised pedestal surmounted by lotus petal enclosing a shou medallion, separated by a circular groove, the stone of whitish tones with brown speckles
Provenance
Samuel Avery Collection, Hartford, Connecticut, no. 142.
Christie's New York, 18th September 2003, lot 107.
Condition
The overall condition of the cup and saucer is very good. The cup has a minute nick on the tip of one of the tails of the dragon handles and a small 3mm chip to the foot has been polished and the foot slightly grounded. The stone has pale brownish inclusions on one side. The stone is very well polished. The saucer has about 3 minute nicks to the rim.
"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."