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A JADE AND ROCK CRYSTAL MOUNTED SILVER URN AND COVER 18TH CENTURY AND LATER
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- jade, rock crystal
each side chased with peonies and prunus below a monogram formed from the letters ILH, the handles fashioned from pale celadon jade belt hooks carved with dragon head terminals and writhing chilong on the curved stems, the cover surmounted by knop made from a rock crystal seal with a lion finial, the base engraved I.L.V. Nov. 3rd 1934, Black, Star and Frost, 554B Sterling (2)
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 27th September 2012, lot 28.
Sotheby's New York, 25th January 2013, lot 102.
Sotheby's New York, 25th January 2013, lot 102.
Condition
The silver urn and cover is slightly tarnished. The rock crystal lion has scattered minor nicks. The jade belthooks have not been inspected outside of the mounts. One belthook has a horizontal crack to the chilong's vapor, two legs and two sprigs. The other belthook is in 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.