Paire de plaques réticulées en jade céladon Chine, dynastie Ming ou antérieur

chacune finement sculptée et ajourée d'un qilin couché dans un paysage planté de fleurs, cadres en bois sculpté ajouré (2)

The plaque on the right on the catalogue illustration is in overall good condition ; the wood frame with a few tiny horizontal age cracks ; the plaque on the left is chipped to the openwork background as visible on the illustration ; the upper left corner has been broken and restored with an associated 0.5cm chip to the upper end ; the wood frame is horizontally cracked to the same place ; another horizontal small age crack to the wood frame on the opposite side. The actual color of the jade is slightly more celadon, less white, 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.
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