PF1207

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Lot 159
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Vase en jade vert épinard, Gu Chine, dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description

  • jade
de forme quadrangulaire, le pied et le col évasés, des arêtes crénelées courant le long du vase, à décor archaïsant de masques de taotie au centre et palmes au pied et au col ; deux restaurations au col, une faille et différents petits éclats sécurisés au pied

Condition

A V-shape section broken and restored to one upper corner of the vase (3x3cm) ; another restoration to the opposite corner with two little pieces of the edge in relief missing ; a 5cm natural flaw to the rim extending inside the vase ; a 2mm chip to another corner ; some chips and fritting to the footrim ; the actual color is slightly darker than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."