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AN ARCHAISTIC CELADON AND RUSSET JADE HUANG MING DYNASTY
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- nephrite
finely carved as an arched dragon, the head with squared snout, open jaws, curled beard and horns, the body incised with legs tucked in, a ridged spine and wings, and terminating in a coiling bifurcated tail, the russet skin of the stone well-incorporated into the carving, with dark brown inclusions
Provenance
John Sparks, Ltd., London, September 1949.
Collection of Rolf Cunliffe, 2nd Baron Cunliffe (1899-1963) (coll. no. JT7).
Bonham's London, 11th November 2002, lot 6.
Collection of Rolf Cunliffe, 2nd Baron Cunliffe (1899-1963) (coll. no. JT7).
Bonham's London, 11th November 2002, lot 6.
Condition
There is a stained crack to the ridged spine approx 1 in., (2.5 cm), a minor nick and knock to the underside of the dragon.
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.