- 3456
A WHITE AND BROWN JADE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST YUAN DYNASTY |
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
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Description
- jade
- 9.5 cm, 3 3/4 in.
depicted recumbent with its legs tucked underneath its body, its head looking straight ahead, detailed with rounded eyes beneath curled eyebrows, flaring nostrils and a semi-opened mouth revealing neatly arranged teeth, its horns swept backwards, its mane, curled beard and bushy tail finely incised, the stone of an opaque white colour with dark brown patches and veining
Provenance
Sotheby's Paris, 18th December 2009, lot 25.
Condition
The figure is in good condition. There are insignificant flakes to the edges, including the right eyelid. Tiny sections have possibly been lightly polished to conceal an earlier nick.
"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."