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A WHITE JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' VASE GROUP LATE QING DYNASTY / REPUBLICAN PERIOD
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description
- Jade, Wood
finely modelled with a winged mythical beast standing foursquare supporting a large flattened archaistic baluster vase and cover on its back, worked to the front and back face of the body with a taotie mask, the neck with upright blades, the stone of a very pale celadon white colour, silver-wire inlaid wood stand
Condition
The vase has a two chips along the mouth. One, visible in the photo, is restored, approx. 2cm long; the other is on the reverse, is approx 1.3 cm and not repaired. The cover, carved with an oval indent to the top indicates it once had a knop, now missing. The cover is secured to the vase with glue. The group is affixed to the wood stand.
"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."