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A SIGNED SHOUSHAN GAOSHANDONG SOAPSTONE SEAL QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- soapstone
of pale beige colour, the top finely carved with a recumbent foreigner holding a staff on a draped cloth atop a recumbent elephant with its head turned to the right, inscribed to one side with the two-character signature Shangjun, the seal face inscribed yanhuo shenxian (nourishment of immortals)
Provenance
Collection of Xu Hangqing.
Christie's New York, 15th September 2011, lot 903.
Christie's New York, 15th September 2011, lot 903.
Condition
This finely carved seal is in good condition, with a very minor bruise to the edge of the left ear of the elephant and one to the edge of the base.
"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."