- 1109
AN ARCHAISTIC CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'CONG' EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description
- jade
the cylindrical shaft with square projections on four sides, carved with three registers of taotie masks, each comprised of two bands of tightly incised lines and a smaller narrow band, centered with a circular pair of 'eyes', the stone mottled and streaked with cloudy off-white 'calcified' areas and dark brown veining
Provenance
Collection of Julian de Coradova (1851-1945), Lincoln, Massachusetts.
Condition
There are minor nicks and minor surface wear, otherwise in good overall condition.
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.