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A CELADON JADE BOWL AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- jade
the spherical body rising from a splayed foot and carved and pierced with a central band of lotus and the bajixiang, below a thin beaded band, the everted rim similarly carved with lotus, the domed cover with an elaborate chrysanthemum flower finial above a similar bajixiang and lotus band
Provenance
Spink and Son Ltd, London (according to label).
Condition
The bowl is in good condition with the exception of a circa 1cm., area of polish to the rim and the cover has repair to a 5x3cm., crescent-shaped section break at the rim. The stone has several natural fissures.
"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."