- 3020
A BROWN JADE MYTHICAL BEAST SONG DYNASTY OR POSSIBLY EARLIER
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
carved as a recumbent beast with curved eyebrows and open mouth, its head with a long mane turned back towards its ridged spine and
bushy tail curling around its hind leg, the muscles and limbs clearly defined, the stone of a reddish brown and olive-green tones, wood stand
bushy tail curling around its hind leg, the muscles and limbs clearly defined, the stone of a reddish brown and olive-green tones, wood stand
Provenance
Acquired in Paris between the 1970s and the early 90s.
Condition
There are some typical pits to the calcified surface, but otherwise, the overall condition is excellent.
"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."