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A CELADON JADE 'DEER AND BAT' SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- jade
the pale russet inclusion on one side skillfully used to depict the scene of a deer grasping a floral sprig with a bat overhead, all beneath a gnarly tree
Provenance
Robert Kleiner.
Raymond Bushell, prior to 1998.
Raymond Bushell, prior to 1998.
Condition
There is a minute nick to the inner mouth rim, otherwise the bottle is in good overall condition. The spoon has been removed.
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.
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.
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.