- 1390
A PAIR OF JADEITE FIGURES OF PHOENIX 19TH / 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Height 15 1/8 in., 39 cm
each affixed to a rose quartz stand (2)
Provenance
Collection of Nellie A. Vehon (1897-1993).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago in 1976 (acc. no. 1976.155-156).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago in 1976 (acc. no. 1976.155-156).
Condition
Each in overall good condition with a few scattered minor chips to the extremities of the carving including to the wings. Each phoenix is mounted and affixed in its quartz base. The jadeite and quartz have natural fissures and inclusions. The jadeite is whiter than the image in the printed 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Nellie A. Vehon was the wife of Morris Vehon, whose father founded the family business Royal Tailors in Chicago, one of the pioneers of wholesale merchant tailoring.