- 1849
ICY JADEITE, JADEITE AND CULTURED PEARL 'GOLDFISH' PENDANT NECKLACE
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- jadeite, carnelian, diamond, gold, cultured pearl
- Pendant approximately 51.23 x 26.71 x 23.12mm; beads approximately 8.03 to 6.73mm.
The pendant suspending a translucent icy jadeite drop finely carved with five auspicious goldfish, accented with a lotus nozzle, surmounted and anchored with jadeite and carnelian beads, suspending tassels strung with cultured seed pearls decorated with a carnelian cap edged with circular-cut diamonds, completed by a multi-coloured jadeite bead necklace, mounted in 18 karat white gold, length approximately 660mm.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the jadeite certificate, the carved icy jadeite is natural, A Jade. Please refer to the report for details. In our opinion, the carved jadeite has very good translucency, of celadon tone. Upon illumination, there are cloud inclusions which are very common to natural jadeite. Seed pearls are off round, of white colour, very good lustre and eye clean.
Condition: Karat white gold mount, in mint 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KH 4003, dated 27 January 2011, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".