Lot 1081
  • 1081

A WHITE JADE 'BADGERS AND LINGZHI' CARVING QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY

Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 HKD
bidding is closed

Description

  • jade
carved in the form of two recumbent badgers reclining in a mutually inverted fashion, laying on a spray of foliate lingzhi grasping another spray in their mouth, their bodies articulated by prominent ribs and their clawed feet tucked beneath, the celadon-white stone accented with russet skin highlighting the lingzhi on the underside

Condition

The carving is in good conditon.
"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."