- 3147
A PALE CELADON JADE 'LANDSCAPE' BOULDER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 HKD
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Description
carved with Shoulao and an attendant under a gnarled pine bearing clusters of needles in a mountainous landscape, surrounded by craggy rockwork and winding up towards a stone terrace with a flower vase on a raised stand below swirled clouds collaring the top of the pebble, the reverse with a deer and a crane swooping down above a gnarled pine, the smoothly polished stone of a greyish-white colour with a few icy inclusions and patches of brown skin, wood stand
Provenance
A noble European family collection.
Condition
The boulder is in good condition. The actual colour of the stone is more yellowish celadon, and the russet skin of a somewhat warmer tone compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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."