Lot 379
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TWO JADE RETICULATED 'BIRD' PLAQUES YUAN – MING DYNASTY |

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description

  • 5.4 and 6 cm, 2 1/8  and 2 3/8  in.
one of circular form, the white stone intricately worked with a long-tailed bird amidst leafy floral blooms; the other of rectangular form, pierced with two peacocks amongst flowering peonies, the stone of a pale celadon tone

Condition

The round plaque with a 2.5cm shallow flake to the edge of the underside. The rectangular plaque with some shallow nicks to the top edges. Both with minute nibbling along 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."