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Sceptre en bois et plaques de jade blanc Chine, dynastie Qing, XVIIIE-XIXE siècle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- bois et jade
l'inclusion rouille de la tête du ruyi ingénieusement utilisée pour représenter une chauve-souris en vol parmi deux pêches de longévité dans leur feuillage, la plaque centrale abritant un citron digité et l'extrémité une grenade éclatée
Condition
The sceptre in good overall condition with several chips around the plaques. The plaques are loose and the central one is slightly chipped ; the actual color of the jade is slighlty more celadon, less yellow, than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Compare a wood ruyi sceptre with jade inlays of assorted well-wishing motifs in the National Palace Museum illustrated in Auspicious Ju-i Scepters of China, Taipei, 1995, pl. 41.