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A WHITE JADE 'NARCISSUS' PENDANT WITH SILVER MOUNTS QING DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Jade with silver clip
carved in low relief on one side with a slender flowering orchid plant emerging from the side of a rocky cliff, the reverse carved with a low-relief inscription reading xiang cong you gu lai (fragrance comes from deep valleys), the upper center pierced with an aperture flanked by symmetrical scrolls, the smoothly polished stone of even white color, the flower and scrolling repeated on the silver clip-from mount
Provenance
Collection of Jean Casselman Wadds, Canada, acquired in the 1960s.
Condition
The plaque is in overall good condition, with some minor nicks along the edge. The plaque has not been examined out of its mount.
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.