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A PALE CELADON JADE WATER DROPPER AND A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- 11.7 and 7 cm, 4 5/8 and 2 3/4 in.
the water dropper in the form of a recumbent mythical beast, the ferocious single-horned animal detailed with rounded eyes, sharp teeth and a trifurcated tail; the other beast portrayed with arched eyebrows and funnel-shaped ears, accentuated with a curved spine terminating in a bifurcated tail swept underneath its haunch
Condition
The cover of the water pot is missing. There is a polished flake to one ear (0.4cm) and another small chip to the rim (0.2cm). Some expected minute nicks to the extremities. The beast with a shallow nick to the front leg on the reverse.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."