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清十八世紀 雞骨玉「銜蓮鴛鴦」
估價
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- jade
carved swimming side by side on swirling ripples, the smaller bird with its heard turned sharply towards the larger bird at the rear, each clutching in its beak curved stems of lotus leaf and flowering lotus blooms, detailed with plumage, the greyish-white stone suffused with black inclusions
Condition
There are overall small chips (largest approx. 0.3cm) along the extremities of the carving, including the edges of the petals of the lotus bloom, lotus leaf, the crashing waves etc. The curled tip of the crown (approx. 0.3cm) of the smaller mandarin duck is lost. Sections of the curled stems held in the beaks of the mandarin ducks have been broken and repaired, traces of yellowed glue is still evident. The stone is of a more greyish tone compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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."