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TWO JADE ARCHAISTIC 'DRAGON AND PHOENIX' PLAQUES QING DYNASTY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- nephrite
the first of flattened rectangular form, skillfully carved and pierced with a dragon and phoenix coiling around the central aperture, finely incised on both sides with scrolling designs, the translucent stone of an even white tone with some white inclusions; the second of flattened oval form, carved in openwork with a stylized dragon and phoenix addorsed in reversal, accentuated with incised details, the mottled stone of opaque grayish color with black inclusions (2)
Provenance
Mary Morrison, Vancouver.
Condition
Both plaques are in good overall condition. There is expected wear to the surface consistent with age. The color of both jades is a bit more celadon green than it appears in the catalogue image.
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.