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A CELADON JADE CARVING OF A MANDARIN DUCK AND NINE QUAIL GROUP QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
finely carved of a large duck with its head turned towards its tail, grasping a stalk bearing berries and long leaves, perched throughout are nine quail fluttering among the leaves and nesting at the base of the duck, the stone of even celadon tone with very minor russet inclusions, wood stand (2)
Condition
In good condition with nibbles on some edges of the leaves and to the bottom of two of the quail at the base.
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.
Catalogue Note
The word for quail (an) is a homonym for 'peace', while nine (jiu) is a homonym for 'everlasting' - thus the motif is a rebus for 'everlasting peace'.