- 1583
ICY JADEITE 'GUAN YIN, SHAN CAI AND DRAGON GIRL' ORNAMENT
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
- jadeite, wood
- Guan Yin approximately 80.55 x 43.46 x 30.16mm; Shan Cai approximately 49.91 x 48.93 x 18.28mm; Dragon Girl approximately 47.76 x 45.67 x 18.88mm.
Comprising three translucent icy jadeite carvings, centring on a Guan Yin resting on a lotus flower and her two attendants, Dragon Girl, offering an incense burner in her hands, and Shan Cai offering a ruyi. (3)
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the jadeite certificates, all icy jadeite carvings are natural, type "A" jadeite. Please refer to the certificates for details. In our opinion, the icy jadeite carvings are highly translucent. Upon strong illumination, there are cloud inclusions, particularly to the bottom left hand side of the Guanyin carving, but generally the texture is fine and smooth.
Condition: Traditional carvings, with wooden stand, all in very good condition.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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 KJ 78479 - KJ 78481, dated 6 February 2013, stating that the jadeites are natural, known in the trade as “A jade”; also accompanied by a wooden stand and fitted box.