- 1033
THREE JADE SEALS AND ONE SOAPSTONE SEAL QING DYNASTY AND LATER
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- jade
comprising one white jade seal of rectangular section surmounted by a pierced qilin, with a five-character clerical script inscription reading Xue Jingzhi; a square-section seal of celadon and russet jade surmounted by a pierced mythical beast, with a three-character inscription reading Sima zhang (seal of Sima); a square-section seal of celadon and russet jade surmounted by a coiled serpent with a four-character inscription reading Qi duan yin feng, pierced; a brown soapstone square-section seal surmounted by two mythical beasts, not inscribed (4)
Provenance
Acquired in San Francisco in the 1950s-1960s, and thence by descent.
Condition
Each seal in mostly good condition with minor expected wear the surface and occasional minute nicks. The white jade seal with an old label: "Kang hsi". The celadon and russet jade seal with a mythical beast with an old label: "Ming 1368-1644 AD".
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.