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A SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'DRAGON CARP' VASE QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
the vessel formed as two carps, leaping out of waves with their gaping mouths open forming the cavities of the vase, with a 'flaming pearl' below the mouth of the larger fish, the fins and scales finely detailed, the stone of a light spinach-green tone with small areas of dark green mottling
Provenance
Collection of Sir John Jardine, Bart.
Sydney L. Moss, London, July 1956.
John Sparks Ltd., London, 9th July (£250).
Condition
There is a small bruise to the flames to the left side of the mouth of the larger fish (3mm by 2mm) and There is a bruise (3mm by 3mm) and related flaw to the fin of the smaller fish. There are other minor flaws to the stone and some nicks to various 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."
"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."