- 581
A LAVENDER JADEITE WASHER 19TH / 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Diameter 3 3/8 in., 8.8 cm
well carved, the short cylindrical body raised on three ruyi-shaped feet, the exterior with a geometric pattern of four horizontal grooves evenly divided by seven vertical filets, the pale green stone with a high polish end variegated with apple green and lavender
Provenance
Collection of Janis H. Palmer (1917-1984).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1986 (acc. no. 1986.925).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1986 (acc. no. 1986.925).
Condition
The washer is in overall good condition with only minute nicks to the feet and a fine natural fissure extending across the base. Thestone is a slightly more bluish-purple compared to the illustration in the printed catalog.
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.