A SPINACH-GREEN JADE-INSET CUT VELVET BLOTTER QING DYNASTY AND LATER

the padlock-form jade plaque carved with a pair of mandarin ducks, set into a section of cut velvet, later mounted as a blotter pad

The jade plaque has been broken into three pieces and glued back together. One break runs through the center, the other is to a small section on the left side. The plaque is detached from the blotter. The cut velvet fabric covering the blotter is heavily worn, and the tooled leather binding is dry and heavily flaked away.
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.