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Dragon archaïsant en jade brun sculpté Chine, dynastie Song ou postérieur
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
représenté couché enroulé sur lui-même, le corps sculpté de rinceaux, les yeux exorbités
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong in the early 1960s.
Exhibited
The Animal in Chinese Art, The Arts Council of Great Britain and the Oriental Ceramic Society at the Arts Council Gallery, London, 19th June to 19th July, 1968, no. 14.
Literature
The Arts Council of Great Britain and the Oriental Ceramic Society at the Arts Council Gallery, The Animal in Chinese Art, London, 1968, cat.no. 14.
Condition
Good overall condition with an old chip to one horn of the dragon and some small crackles to the base due to age ; the jade with a very smooth polish ; the actual color is a fraction darker than the catalogue illustration suggests.
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"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."