Lot 1920
  • 1920

A WHITE JADE BOAT QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 HKD
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Description

finely carved in the round with a young attendant with hair tied in a double knot, paddling a skiff formed from a gnarled pine tree, upon water whirling in eddies, with a basket of lingzhi resting on the bow of the raft, the stone of celadon-tinged white tone with russet veining

Condition

The overall condition is quite good, there is just a short hairline on the handle of the basket and a minute nick to the tip of the lingzhi.
"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."