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Plaque d'abstinence en jade blanc Dynastie Qing, XVIIIE-XIXE siècle
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- jade
de forme rectangulaire aux angles arrondis, sculptée et ajourée de deux dragons stylisés face à face, leurs corps ondoyants encadrant un cartouche central incisé et doré d'un côté de deux caractères chinois zhaijie ("abstinence"), de l'autre bolgomi karga ("charme de pureté") en mandchou
Condition
The plaque is in overall very good condition.
The gilding is slightly worn off on the Chinese calligraphy's side,, and shows traces of green oxidation. There is very minor fritts to the edges.
The stone is a nice uniform white colour with slightly darker inclusions on one side.
"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."