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A WHITE JADE ‘MONKEY AND PEACH’ SEAL QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
of square section, carved to the top with a crouching monkey grasping a large peach in its hands, the stone of an even white tone; together with a pale celadon jade ‘chilong’ seal
Literature
Chilong seal: Emperor, Scholar, Artisan, Monk. The Creative Personality in Chinese Works of Art, Sydney L. Moss, London, cat. no. 106.
Condition
Monkey and peach seal: There is a very small 2mm by 1mm chip to the top of the base below the monkey. There are also other nicks to the corners of the base.
Chilong seal: There is a 3mm by 2mm chip to the base. There is also other small nicks to the edges and sides of the base.
"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."