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A PALE CELADON JADE 'MYTHICAL HORSE' CARVING QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
25,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Jade with fitted wood
the recumbent animal with a bundle of three scrolls strapped onto its back, finely detailed with an incised mane, eyes, mouth and tail, its head facing forward, all on a bed of swirling, turbulent waves, fitted wood stand (2)
Provenance
Collection of Jean Casselman Wadds, Canada, acquired in the 1960s.
Condition
There is a chip to one end of the ribbon, and a small knock to the other end. Otherwise the jade is 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.