A RUSSET AND CELADON JADE BOULDER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

of irregular form, well-worked in high relief to one side with a scholar holding a staff, walking on a raised ledge beneath a towering pine tree along a craggy mountain pass, the reverse with archaistic inscription and an apocryphal Yongzheng mark, the stone of a pale celadon-white color with russet inclusions and russet skin skilfully incorporated into the design of the boulder, wood stand (2)  

Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States. It is in overall good condition with shallow minor chip to back at the bottom edge with minor opaque skin area. Natural fissures to the stone and minor surface wear throughout.
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.
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