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A CELADON JADE VASE AND COVER LATE QING DYNASTY
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- jade
- 26.5cm., high
the flattened baluster body rising from a short spreading foot to a short waisted neck set with a pair of dragon handles suspending loose rings, carved in low-relief around the body with the 'Three Friends of Winter', the domed cover surmounted by a lion dog finial, the stone of pale olive green tone, wood stand
Provenance
Toovey's London, 12th August 2016.
Condition
The vase has natural fissure lines and a small bruise to the bamboo leaves on the lower right. The cover has small nicks to the rim and another at the tip of the lion's tail, and an approx. 2 cm hairline from the rim to the interior. There are minor scratches to the surface and nicks to the extremities.
"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."