- 3698
A MASSIVE SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'DRAGON' SEAL WITH MANCHU AND CHINESE INSCRIPTIONS QING DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000,000 - 7,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- jade
of large square form, surmounted by a superbly articulated pair of addorsed dragons, each powerfully depicted with eyes bulging and nostrils flaring above curling whiskers and jaws bearing sharp fangs, the scales and flowing mane meticulously incised, the two scaly bodies tightly intertwined and crouching on the haunches, pierced through the centre with an aperture, the seal face carved with two inscriptions, one in Chinese and repeated in Manchu, the stone of a deep forest-green tone with natural veining
Provenance
Collection of Mrs. Christian Holmes, New York.
Collection of Alan and Simone Hartman.
Collection of Alan and Simone Hartman.
Exhibited
Chinese Jades through the Centuries: From Private and Museum Collections, China House Gallery, China Institute in America, New York, 1968, cat. no. 63.
Literature
Robert Kleiner, Chinese Jades from the Collection of Alan and Simone Hartman, Hong Kong, 1996, cat. no. 150.
Condition
The seal is in good condition. There are expected occasional minor areas of bruising and pitting as well as minute nicks to the extremities, including the tips of the dragons' scales and manes and the edges of the seal.
"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."