- 774
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE ARCHAISTIC PLAQUE AND A WHITE JADE ‘DRAGON’ PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- jade
the archaistic plaque finely carved in openwork as a taotie mask, the translucent stone of a rich sage-green colour faintly marbled with russet streaks; the ‘dragon’ plaque carved in openwork in the form of a sinuous dragon with incised 'C'-scrolls to the body, the white stone with some natural veins, together with a glass archaistic plaque
Condition
The archaistic plaque is in overall good condition. There is some occasional pitting to the surface and expected minute nibbling here and there along the edges. The 'dragon' plaque is in good overall condition. There are a couple of small natural icy veins in the stone.
"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."