Lot 27
  • 27

A SPINACH-GREEN JADE RECTANGULAR PLAQUE QING DYNASTY, JIAQING PERIOD

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jade
carved in various levels of relief depicting a scholar and attendant in a mountainous landscape, standing on a rocky outcrop, below a retreat and pine and wutong, above two recumbent deer, the reverse with two butterflies, the stone of a deep spinach-green mottled with darker green inclusions

Provenance

M. Tournet, Paris.
John Sparks Ltd., London, 17th December 1954 (£130).

Condition

This screen is in good condition, but has minor nicks to the 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. 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."