- 1081
THREE WHITE JADE PLAQUES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- jade
shaped and hollowed from a ruyi scepter, each carved in shallow relief with immortals and scholars, the stone with milky-white inclusions (3)
Provenance
Collection of Stephen Alexander Hunter (1851-1923), acquired while serving as a missionary in China from 1879-1891, and thence by descent.
Condition
The vertically oriented plaque with a small chip and an approximate 3 cm chip to the rim. The other two plaques are in overall good condition. All three plaques with expected wear and scattered nicks to rims and 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.
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.