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A Group of Three Shousan Soapstone Seals Late Qing Dynasty / 20th Century
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
comprising: a pebble-shaped translucent soapstone seal of golden honey colour, carved in low relief with Shoulao and his companion crane, the reverse with swaying reeds and a four-column poetic inscription reading Sanxian wushi, meimeng ruhuangliang dated Dingchou chunri ke (in accordance with 1937 or 1997), a small white-coloured seal carved in low relief with the Xianglong luohan and a dragon, incribed Xianglong zunzhe and signed illegibly, and a smaller toffee-coloured seal carved in low relief with a scholar gazing at the moon under a gnarled tree, inscribed Jinxiu with seal jiang
Condition
The three seals are in overall good condition with light surface wear in communsuration with age.
"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."