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A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'DRAGON' QING DYNASTY
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Jade
carved in the form of the mythical beast standing foursquare with head tilted upwards, with bulging eyes and a slightly open mouth, its long tail folded between its legs, detailed with finely incised whiskers and scales, the stone of celadon tone with mottled light brown skin
Condition
There is a polished chip to one foot.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Figures of dragons seated on their haunches were popular from the Yuan period, such as one illustrated in Brian Morgan, Naturalism & Archaism: Chinese Jades from the Kirknorton Collection, London, 1995, pl. 57; and another of slightly larger size, included in the Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong exhibition Art & Imitation in China, University Museum and Art Gallery at the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2006, cat. no. 41.