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A RARE PALE GRAY-BLUE JADEITE SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- jade
carved with bats flying amidst clouds, the translucent stone of pale grayish-blue color with a yellowish inclusion to one side; together with a white jade snuff bottle, each side finely carved in Mughal-style with a lotus flower, the stone an even white tone (2)
Provenance
Jadeite bottle: Sotheby's London, 2nd May 1985, lot 483.
Condition
The jadeite bottle with a very small polished chip to the edge of the mouthrim. The other bottle has minute chips to inner mouthrim. Otherwise both are in 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.
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.