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AN ENAMELED SILVER AND JADE HAND MIRROR THE JADE: QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY THE SILVER AND ENAMELS: QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Silver, porcelain and jade
the frame with inset raised enamels depicting phoenix and butterfly amidst flowering peony against a stippled ground, a pale-celadon jade belt hook carved as a dragon with two chilong mounted for a handle
Provenance
Collection of Mrs. Willard Velie (1866-1961), Illinois, acquired in Beijing circa 1900, and thence by descent. Mrs. Velie was the granddaughter of the great American industrialist, John Deere, founder of Deere & Co. (1804-1886).
Condition
The jade in overall good condition with scattered opaque inclusions, and minor abrasions to the stone. The frame with minor casting flaws, enamel losses, touch-ups, and areas of compression and dents.
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.