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A PALE CELADON JADE 'CHILONG' SCROLL WEIGHT QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 20.5 cm, 8 1/8 in.
of rectangular section, carved in low-relief to the top with archaistic scrolls, the top surmounted by a high-relief chilong and young, the stone of a pale celadon tone
Provenance
John Tan Yan Oriental Antiques & Works of Art, London, 1984.
Collection of Richard Drew (1938-2017).
Collection of Richard Drew (1938-2017).
Condition
there's a few small lightly polished nicks to the extremities, also a bruise to one corner with some natural flaws to the stone, the colour of the weight is slightly more celadon than illustrated.
"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."