- 2012
A YELLOW JADE 'PARROT' PENDANT LATE SHANG DYNASTY
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
the thin yellow stone lightly carved with raised lines depicting a parrot with a tall double-crest, the stone with a dark brown patch on the tip of the crest and traces of cinnabar
Literature
Hei-Chi, Jades from the Hei-Chi Collection, Beijing, 2006, p. 44.
Condition
The overall condtiion is very good with only a few light nibbles to the edges. The surface has a whitish patina from being buried.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Compare with a similar jade bird, illustrated in Alfred Salmony, Carved Jade of Ancient China, reprinted by Han-Shan Tang, London, 1982, pl. XVIII, no. 1.