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A CELADON JADE CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- jade
the deep rounded sides supported on a short ring foot, the waisted rim with lion-mask handles suspending loose rings, the fitted domed cover with circular flat ring knop, the stone of even color with a few faint milky-white inclusions, fitted wood stand (3)
Provenance
Collection of Thomas Barlow Walker (1840-1928), Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Literature
Zhengguang He, The Chinese Jade Book, Taipei, 1991, p. 285.
Condition
The jade censer and cover have scattered minor nicks to the rims. Otherwise, in overall good condition.
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.