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A CELADON JADE 'IMMORTALS' GROUP QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
- 22 cm, 8 5/8 in.
depicting four immortals frolicking around a vase surging from tumultuous waves, wood stand
Provenance
Christie’s London, 3rd November 1969, lot 149.
Condition
The carving is in overall good condition. There are some expected nicks or old nibbling along the edges.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present group illustrates a popular auspicious subject through dynamic design and intricate carving. Compare a yellow jade vase flanked by a pair of immortals sold in our New York rooms, 26th November 1991, lot 9. See also related covered vases decorated with Hehe Erxian: a flatted vase sold in our New York rooms, 11th/12th April 1990, lot 359; and two further examples decorated with the immortals above waves sold in these rooms, 5th October 2011, lot 1960, the other formerly in the collection of T.Y. Chao, 30th November 2017, lot 367.