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AN ARCHAIC JADE HUANG WARRING STATES PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
the thin arc-shaped pendant carved in low relief on both sides with small detached scrolls, the edges with rectangular notches, the translucent gray stone with dark brown inclusions
Provenance
The Cunliffe Collection.
Bluett & Sons, London, 1953.
Orvar Karlbeck Collection.
Bluett & Sons, London, 1953.
Orvar Karlbeck Collection.
Exhibited
Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 1962 - 2002.
Condition
There are scattered chips and nicks to the edges, otherwise in overall 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.