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A CELADON AND BROWN JADE 'BOY AND BUFFALO' GROUP MING DYNASTY |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Length 2 1/2 in., 6.5 cm
the buffalo recumbent with its hind legs tucked under the body and the head resting on the folded front legs, the curved horns gently pressed against the shoulders, the tail swept to one side, a small boy crawling over the buffalo's back and holding a rope attached to the nose, the stone a mushroom-brown at the buffalo and turning to white where the boy is carved, wood stand (2)
Provenance
Bluett & Sons, London (according to label).
Spink & Son, London, 23rd December 1981.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 379.
Spink & Son, London, 23rd December 1981.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 379.
Exhibited
An Exhibition of Fine Jade, Spink & Son, London, 1981, cat. no. 22.
Condition
The carving is in good condition with only a couple minute nicks. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.