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A SPINACH-GREEN JADE ARROW VASE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jade
the ovoid body rising from a circular stepped foot to a cylindrical neck, flanked to each side with a pair of tubular handles, the body carved in shallow relief with a band of taotie on a leiwen ground, below a band of descending leaves at the neck, with a thin band of key-fret at the rim and the foot, the stone of a pale spinach-green tone with darker green mottling
Provenance
Sotheby’s London, 6th May 1955, lot 86 (£90).
John Sparks Ltd., London, 9th May 1955 (£130).
John Sparks Ltd., London, 9th May 1955 (£130).
Condition
The rim of this vase, has been very slightly cut down and there is a minor chip/nick to 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."