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A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE BOULDER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- jade
one side carved in relief with a fruiting peach tree emerging from rock work with sprigs of lingzhi and beneath cloud wisps, the reverse with a towering gnarled pine jutting out from under a rocky ledge, the stone with natural russet inclusions and some staining, fitted wood stand (2)
Provenance
Collection of Thomas Barlow Walker (1840-1928), Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Literature
Zhengguang He, The Chinese Jade Book, Taipei, 1991, p. 252.
Condition
There is some glue residue at the base, otherwise the carving is in good condition with only expected wear.
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.