- 1567
JADEITE 'BUDDHA' AND DIAMOND PENDANT AND CARVED JADEITE 'BI' PENDANT
Estimate
40,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- Buddha approximately 37.38 x 35.81 x 9.36mm; Bi approximately 55.12 x 55.23 x 7.07mm.
The highly translucent jadeite of apple green celadon tone, carved as a seated laughing Buddha, with splashes of emerald green, surmounted by brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 karat white gold; and a translucent jadeite 'bi' of apple green colour of celadon tone with apple green, inscribed with 'zhao cai jin bao'（招財進寶）and 'fu'（褔）to the reverse, within a carved Chinese zodiac border, meaning to bring blessings and treasures each year, surmounted by a carnelian chalcedony bead, to a black cord. (2)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Jade Testing certificates, the jadeites are natural, A Jade. Please refer to the report for details. The Buddha is of a translucent celadon tone with apple green and streaks of medium emerald green. Under close inspection ,there are natural white clouds and brownish spots. The diamonds are about G-H colour, VS clarity. The Bi is of a celadon tone with apple green, under illumination, there are some white clouds and a fissure on one side. The carnelian bead is of a brownish red colour.
Condition: In very 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. 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 Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KJ 40147 and SJ 8443, dated 5 December 2008 and 26 January 2010, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".