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A STUDY COLLECTION OF JADE CARVINGS OF ANIMALS MING DYANSTY AND LATER
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
comprising: a celadon jade elephant; a brown jade recumbent horse; a celadon jade lion; a celadon and russet jade recumbent lion; a small celadon jade elephant; a celadon jade boy and lion cub; a green jade tree shrew; a grey and black jade phoenix; a grey and black jade recumbent horse; and a celadon jade recumbent lion
Provenance
Collection of Jacques Poberejsky (1885-1949).
Condition
Elephant: This has a 1.5 by 6mm polished chip to one end of the base.
Boy/lion Group: This has three small bruises to the edges.
"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."