- 1820
A WHITE JADE GOOSE-FORM BOX AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Jade
- Length 5 in., 12.7 cm
the standing bird naturalistically carved with the head, long arching neck and winged upper body forming the cover, the lower body and webbed feet the box, the stone of an even white color (2)
Provenance
Sotheby Parke Bernet, 28th Februrary 1980, lot 320.
Condition
The upper section in overall good condition with minor wear around the lower rim. The stone of even tone with translucence and some translucent striation. The lower section with a flake chip at the rim and at least four minute chips. There is a chip and a bruise to a foot, and a lost heel tip to the other foot.
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.