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Repose-pinceaux en jade céladon pâle et rouille Chine, dynastie Qing, époque Qianlong (1736-1795)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 EUR
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Description
- jade
figurant une montagne à cinq sommets émergeant de flots tumultueux, chaque sommet surmonté d'un chilong, la base très finement sculptée de vagues stylisées et les flancs de rochers
Condition
Good overall condition with some natural linear russet inclusions as well as some mutton-fat inclusions under the base, to the left extremity near the base and to the back. The right section of the second chilong from the right with a diagonal linear inclusion (visible on the catalogue illustration) possibly chipped and restored ; the actual color is slightly more celadon than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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
This piece is unusual for its design of five chilong surmounting five mountain peaks; a brushrest carved in the form of a pyramidal cluster of angular peaks rising from stylised waves and with a three-clawed chilong coiled around one end, was sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 6th December 1978, lot 1232; and another, but depicting a pony and a chilong, was also sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 25th December 1981, lot 407. Compare a spinach green jade brushrest carved in the form of five mountain peaks sold in our Hong Kong rooms, 6th December 1978, lot 1127; and a small simplified version modelled from white jade sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29th November 2005, lot 1654.
The careful detailing of the crashing waves is notable and the whirlpool carved on the base is reminiscent of dragon-carved brushwashers, such as one offered in this sale, lot 281.