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A BEIGE JADE 'FISH' PENDANT SHANG - WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Length 2 3/4 in., 6.9 cm
of elongated rectangular form depicting a fish in profile, one end with a blunt straight-cut mouth and the other end terminating in a short bifurcated tail, the head with large incised circular eyes and curved gill, the fins outlined by a series of short strokes, the rest of the surface plain, the stone a warm beige with russet flecks, an aperture in one corner
Provenance
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 6th August 1982.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 25.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 25.
Condition
Overall in good condition with a few scattered minute nicks.
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.