- 1793
A GREEN AND BROWN JADE SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jade
- Height 2 3/8 in., 6 cm
of compressed rectangular form, carved through the opaque brown skin on one side to depict a scholar and attendant travelling through a mountainous landscape, the reverse plain, revealing the yellow-green stone, stopper (2)
Provenance
The Humphrey Collection, Texas.
Condition
In overall good condition, with a possibly polished section of the mouth rim and a minute chip. Otherwise with minor wear and natural fissures to the stone.
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.