Lot 345
  • 345

A JADE 'STUDY COLLECTION' QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jade Jadeite
comprising: nine chilong belt hooks; a white jade rectangular pendant inscribed with five-character inscription on the reverse with one seal reading wan; seven small openwork plaques; an archaistic 'burnt jade' bi; a white jade oval fitting; two apple-green jadeite pendants; an apple-green jadeite bi; and a rare lilac and orange 'horse and monkey' group, all sewn onto a textile base

Condition

All inspected as attached to the textile base. The belt hooks all in good general condition, some with minor chips to the edges of shaft and open-work; the pendant and plaques all in good general condition; the horse and monkey group with chip to the horse's ear; the rest all in good general 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. 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."