A JADE 'STUDY COLLECTION' 17TH/19TH CENTURY

comprising: a fine large pale green jade belt buckle worked with chilong in high relief; three large pale green jade openwork panels; a pale green jade belt buckle consisting of a stylised character framed by endless knots; seven small pale green and brown jade openwork panels; a large archaistic pale green jade 'axe' pendant; two brown jade archaistic pendants; two jade 'figure' carvings; three white jade pendants; a small white jade 'fish'; and a jadeite circular pendant; all sewn onto a textile base

All items inspected as attached to textile base. The large chilong belt buckle in good general condition, with minute nicks and chips to extremities, the pale green stone with cloudy white inclusions; the open work panels, each in good general condition, with small chips and nicks to extremities and rims; the endless knot buckle in good condition; the panels all in good general condition; the archaistic axe and pendants in good condition; the figures also in good general order; the smaller fish pendant with small losses and chips to tail and fin; the rest 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."