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A STUDY GROUP OF FIVE ARCHAISTIC JADE BI
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Jade, wood stands
comprising: a large green jade bi carved with whorls; a pale cream and russet bi carved with chilong; a pale cream and russet jade bi carved with whorls; a cream and russet jade bi carved with bosses and C-scrolls; and a small pale green jade bi carved with taotie masks; four wood stands, a fitted box
Provenance
The larger green bi, purchased in Hong Kong, August 1987.
The cream chilong bi, Sotheby's London, 9 May 1986, lot 716.
The cream whorl and cream scroll bi, purchased in Hong Kong, April 1979.
The small green bi, purchased in Hong Kong, March 1980.
The cream chilong bi, Sotheby's London, 9 May 1986, lot 716.
The cream whorl and cream scroll bi, purchased in Hong Kong, April 1979.
The small green bi, purchased in Hong Kong, March 1980.
Condition
The large green jade bi and the larger cream bi with a few minor chips to the edges.
The other three bi disks are in overall very good condition.
"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."