- 1505
A YUAN-STYLE CELADON JADE 'LOTUS AND GOOSE' PLAQUE
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- jade
of oval form carved in openwork with a goose skimming the surface of a lotus pond, its wings spread and carved in layers of relief, the neck craned upwards much like the furled leaves and stems surrounding, with lotus blossoms and roots, and swirling water below, the stone of a translucent celadon with gray inclusions
Provenance
Acquired in San Francisco, 1989.
Condition
There is a small chip to a petal tip and a few chips on the outside edge. Tjere are scattered minor chips and wear to the edges throughout and the stone has speckle inclusions.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.