A PAIR OF JADEITE PARADISE FLY-CATCHERS

carved in mirror image, each standing on a pierced flowering branch with a stem grasped in its beak, the long tail reaching down to the ground, head turned sharply backwards and wings pressed down to its side, the stone with splashes of bright green and olive, wood stands (4)

Rare Art, New York, 1980s.

One has an old polished chip to one petal, a minor nick to another petal and to the crest and a chip to one of the leaves. The other with a few minor nicks to the petals and leaves.
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.
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