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Sceptre ruyi en jade vert épinard Dynastie Qing, XIXE siècle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Jade
le manche ondulé enveloppé de branches de pivoines, la tête en forme de ruyi sculptée d'un vase jaillissant d'une mer agitée aux vagues écumantes, le tout surmonté d'un large dragon ajouré pourchassant une perle sacrée, cordon en soie (2)
Provenance
Acquired in China between 1894 and 1922.
Thence in the family by descent.
Thence in the family by descent.
Condition
The sceptre is in overall very good condition. There are fritts and minute chips to the sharp and raised parts of the carved design. The tip of the dragon's right horn has chipped off and is missing. The stone is a light dark green tone suffused with milkier patches and dark green and black speckles and has been polished to a soft shine. The stone is a more saturated dark green colour than the catalogue illustration.
"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."