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A FINE IMPERIAL CELADON JADE 'DRAGON' SEAL QING DYNASTY, GUANGXU PERIOD
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
of rectangular form, surmounted by a pair of addorsed dragons, each powerfully carved with flaring nostrils and menacing teeth above curling whiskers, the scales and flowing mane finely incised, pierced through the centre with an aperture, the seal surface with five seal characters reading Tihe Dian yulan (Appreciated at the Hall of Embodied Harmony) framed by two pairs of dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl, the stone of celadon tone with milky and russet inclusions
Provenance
Collection of Dr Ludwig Wang (until 1948).
Collection of Walther Wang (1948 to 1974).
Collection of Dr Andreas Wang.
Condition
The seal is in good condition with the exception of three old nicks to the top edges (circa 3x3mm, 2x2 and 4x1mm) and some tiny nibbles to the bottom edge by the seal face.
"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."