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A GROUP OF PALE CELADON JADE, GILT-BRONZE AND KINGFISHER-FEATHER 'SHOULAO' QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- The jade: 2.2 cm, 7/8 in.
each jade figure dressed in long flowing robes, holding gilt and kingfisher-feather auspicious emblems and seated on various mythical beasts, the back of the gilding with a mark reading tianhe, fitted zitan stand
Provenance
Bonhams London, 7th November, 2013, lot 157.
Condition
This group of figures is in good condition, with some areas of Kingfisher-feather loss in some of the pieces, and general surface wear and rubbing to the gilding. The actual colour of the stones are more of a grey-ish celadon colour compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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."