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A jadeite figure of a lady
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- jadeite with wood stand
carved standing with her right arm raised supporting a basket of flowers, her left arm holding a floral spray to her waist, dressed in long robes billowing in the wind, her hair neatly combed and surmounted by an elaborate headdress, the stone of a milky-white tone suffused with light emerald inclusions, wood stand
Provenance
Collection of Helen Woolworth Donahue, Palm Beach (by repute).
Exhibited
The New School, New York (by repute).
Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts (by repute).
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis (by repute).
Fogg Art Museum, Cambridge, Massachusetts (by repute).
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis (by repute).
Condition
This figure is in good condtion, but does have some minor nibbles to the extremeties.
"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."
"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."