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A STUDY GROUP OF JADE BELT HOOKS QING DYNASTY AND LATER
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Jade
comprising: three 'dragon' belt hooks, each with a horned dragon forming the hook and a chilong on the arched shaft grasping a lingzhi spray in its jaws, an oval button on the underside, the stones variously of grey, calcified and pale celadon tone; and an archaistic celadon and russet jade belt hook with fitted box
Provenance
The calcified and pale celadon belthooks, Sotheby's London, 9th May 1986, lot 716.
The grey jade and the archaistic belthook purchased in Hong Kong in 1978 and 2007 respectively.
The grey jade and the archaistic belthook purchased in Hong Kong in 1978 and 2007 respectively.
Condition
The pale celadon jade and the grey jade belt hooks in overall very good condition, with minute fritts to the edges. The russet and celadon jade belt hook with some shallow chips to the edge of the hook. The calcified jade helt hook with one shallow chip on the side, and light red staining underneath.
"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."