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A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'BOYS' GROUP QING DYNASTY, 18TH / 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Length 2 3/8 in., 6 cm
comprising two laughing boys, seated unrolling a scroll incised with a cluster of peaches and two flying bats, one boy with a hand on the other's back, the grayish-celadon stone with icy streaks, a patch of russet skin reserved at the scroll
Provenance
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, acquired before 26th October 1981, no. 356.
Condition
Overall in good condition with a few scattered minute nicks. The stone is slightly greener than in the printed catalogue and with occasional small scattered dark flecks.
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.