- 3139
A SPINACH JADE 'CHRYSANTHEMUM' BOWL AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
elegantly carved in the form of a censer supported on a raised circular base adorned with four ruyi heads, the rounded sides densely carved with ribbed petals radiating under an everted rim, the domed cover finely decorated in openwork with a band of scrolling lotus wreathed by feathery leaves, above radiating petals and below ruyi-shaped lappets enclosing a shou symbol, all encircling a large waisted knop with a flat top, set with small vertical flanges and carved above in the form of four ruyi heads centred with a shou medallion, the stone of dark green colour picked out with black veining and finished to a fine polish
Provenance
Christie's New York, 28th March 1996, lot 68.
T.B. Walker Collection.
T.B. Walker Collection.
Condition
There is some very mild pitting on the interior and under the base, but overall the bowl and cover are in very good 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."
"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."