Lot 1060
  • 1060

A GREEN JADE SCHOLAR'S ROCK LATE QING DYNASTY

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • Jade, Wood Stand
vertically oriented with tapered edges rising to graduated peaks, the front face of the rock with rounded contours emerging at varying volumes, the back face gently sloping with subtle contours, the polished stone streaked with various greens and black, wood stand (2)

Provenance

Collection of Charles Hayes Brown (1859-1910), San Francisco, California, and thence by descent.

Condition

In mostly good condition but with a loss to the tip of the rock, minor associated fissures, and small chips to the edge of the base. The base painted with a red triangle and the number "31".
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.