- 1519
ICY JADEITE 'BI' PENDANT AND JADEITE 'CICADA' PENDANT
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- Diameter and thickness of 'bi' approximately 53.68 and 14.23mm; cicada approximately 45.93 x 23.75 x 13.48mm.
The jadeite 'bi' of celadon tone and good translucency, with flecks of bright apple green; and a carved jadeite cicada, of translucent pale apple green suffused with emerald green; both strung on a black cord, terminated by a tassel of green, yellow and icy jadeite beads. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, both the round jadeite disc and 'cicada' carving are natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the reports for details. In our opinion, the round jadeite disc has good translucency, of celadon tone with just a minor light green colour patch. The carved jadeite 'cicada', of similar translucency, is light green suffused with bright emerald green patches. Both strung with several small translucent jadeite beads of light to deep green, light yellow to honey yellow, and icy tones.
Condition: Both in very good condition, with fitted wooden stand.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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
Accompanied by a wooden stand; and Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered SJ 6549 and SJ 6550, dated 23 November 2009, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the
trade as "A Jade".