- 929
TWO JADE 'CICADAS' QING DYNASTY
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- Jade
comprising one brown jade broad-bodied 'cicada', Han dynasty; one celadon jade 'cicada' carved with an inscription claiming that Xiang Yuanbian (1525-1590) used this as a clasp for a calligraphy handscroll of Wang Xizhi (303-361)
Provenance
Christie's New York, 23rd June 1982, lot 347.
Condition
The Han dynasty cicada with expected wear and patina on the surface. The celadon jade cicada with a chip to the end of one wing and minor expected wear. Both cicadas pierced at the mouth with a string attached.
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.