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A CELADON JADE 'TRUMPET VINE' FLOWER VESSEL MING DYNASTY
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- jade
skilfully worked in the form of two Chinese trumpet vine blossoms with furled leaves, the blooms depicted borne on a curling stem near the base with attendant leaves and fruit, the design further enhanced by a beetle below the mouth-rim, the stone of a pale celadon colour with russet highlights
Provenance
Acquired in China in the 1930s.
Sotheby’s Paris, 11th December 2014, lot 193 (part lot).
Sotheby’s Paris, 11th December 2014, lot 193 (part lot).
Condition
There is a light bruise to the tip of one leaf just below the rim. The stone with some natural veins and calcified inclusions, particularly to the bottom of the vessel.
"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."