- 1795
A YELLOW JADE SNUFF BOTTLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- Jade
- Height 2 1/4 in., 5.8 cm
of flattened ovoid form, rising from a flat base to a short cylindrical neck, the stone an even pale yellow tone, stopper (2)
Provenance
The Pearce Family Collection, acquired in 1923.
Condition
The neck has been reduced and a chip in the mouth has been polished down. The stone has vertical fissures running up from the base, likely natural. One side of the body has a minor scratch and the other side a small divot.
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.