- 2164
A SPINACH JADE SEAL
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description
the square seal with angled sides, well carved in high relief with a large chilong clambering over the top, flanked by a smaller chilong and a phoenix on one side, the face later carved in reverse with the well-known seal of the Qianlong emperor's eightieth birthday, ba zheng mao nian zhi bao ('Treasure of the Eighty-year old who concerns himself with the Eight Signs') in seal script
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 4th May 1994, lot 526.
Condition
The head of the phoenix (h. 1 cm) has been detached and restuck to the jade. Apart from the rounded corners, there is no other condition issue to the stone. The actual colour is slightly darker than the catalogue illustration.
"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."