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Figure de Shoulao en jade céladon pâle sculpté Chine, dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
le dieu de longévité représenté assis vêtu d'une ample robe dans une posture méditative, la pierre céladon avec des inclusions rouille accentuant les contours au dos de l'immortel et au sommet de son crâne, socle en bois sculpté de pêches auspicieuses, d'un daim, et d'une chauve-souris
Condition
A few old calcified dents to the bottom edge of the figure ; a shallow chip to the lower edge of the robe of the figure to the reverse (2,5cm) ; there is a small hole pierced in front of his robe just below the tip of the beard (showing on the illustation) ; two other small holes drilled vertically behind the head (possibly to fix the piece on a wall) and further polished on the surface ; a few parallel lines incised to the reverse may be possibly original ; two larger holes (4mm) drilled below the figure probably to fit it on ; the carved wood stand is in good condition.
"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."