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Petit rince-pinceaux en jade céladon pâle Dynastie Qing, époque Qianlong
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Jade, tinted ivory, wood
finement sculpté en forme de fleur de prunus s'épanouissant sur une branche noueuse bourgeonnante, une petite chauve-souris aux ailes déployées sur le côté, double-socle en ivoire teinté et bois (2)
Provenance
Collection of Alfred Forgeron (1842-1910?).
Sold Drouot, Paris, 26th and 27th February 1910, lot 265.
Thence in the family by descent.
Sold Drouot, Paris, 26th and 27th February 1910, lot 265.
Thence in the family by descent.
Literature
Alfred Forgeron and Hippolyte Buffenoir, Collection Alfred Forgeron: Objets d'art de la Chine et du Japon, Paris, 1910, no. 265.
Condition
The washer is in overall good condition. There are small areas of loss to the jade on the raised and pointed parts of the design as well as scattered tiny fritts to the raised parts of the carving. There are small areas of inclusions to the stone . The jade is of a more celadon tone than the catalogue illustration suggests. There is a ca. 4cm wide part missing from the rim of the stained ivory stand.
"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."