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A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A MAKARA QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD |
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 HKD
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Description
- 12 cm, 4 3/4 in.
depicted as a horned mythical beast worked on each side with fins extending upwards to flank the dorsal fins along the upper edge of the makara, the underside of the pebble worked with a whirlpool of waves forming the base, the stone of a pale celadon colour with attractive russet skin, wood stand
Provenance
Christie's London, 12th December 1979, lot 98.
Christie's London, 8th April 1981, lot 217.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th November 1981, lot 411.
Christie's London, 8th April 1981, lot 217.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 25th November 1981, lot 411.
Condition
A section of one wing is lost and partially reworked. There are some minute nibbling to the extremities.
"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."