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A LARGE JADEITE 'CHRYSANTHEMUM' DISH LATE QING DYNASTY
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- jade
well carved as concentric rows of chrysanthemum petals radiating outwards from the cross-hatched cushion in the center to the scalloped rim, the underside similarly decorated, the translucent stone suffused with green specks and polished to a soft glow
Condition
The base inscribed in white pigment with the numbers 3225.23. There are two brown fissures extending from the rim towards the center. The stone is slightly darker than shown in the 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
A dish identical in size, color and design, formerly in the Heber R. Bishop Collection, is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inventory number 02.18.492).