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A CELADON AND RUSSET FIGURE OF 'LIU HAI' AND A JADE 'HEHE ER XIAN' GROUP QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 HKD
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Description
- 5.7 and 6.5 cm, 2 1/4 and 2 1/2 in.
one carved with the smiling twins standing side by side, one slinging a flowering lotus stem over his shoulder, the stone of a warm green colour; the figure of Liu Hai standing and smiling, the three-legged toad perched on his left shoulder, the stone of a warm yellow colour with russet patches at the back
Condition
Both with minute nicks to the fragile extremities and expected natural inclusions and flaws in stone. The Liu Hai with very minor impact points to his right hand.
"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."