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FIVE WHITE AND CELADON JADE PLAQUES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- JADE
comprising: a pale green jade quartefoil plaque, worked on one side to show Lan Caihe and his basket of flowers steering a raft through
turbulent waves, with a bat in flight above; a pale green jade conjoined chilong plaque; a white jade circular plaque with five bats encircling a yinyang symbol; a white jade archaistic phoenix plaque; and a circular openwork plaque with a twisted-rope frame encircling a floret and wan symbol
turbulent waves, with a bat in flight above; a pale green jade conjoined chilong plaque; a white jade circular plaque with five bats encircling a yinyang symbol; a white jade archaistic phoenix plaque; and a circular openwork plaque with a twisted-rope frame encircling a floret and wan symbol
Condition
The five plaques are in excellent condition with the exception of natural nicks and extremely minor nibbling along the edges.
"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."