- 1094
清十九 / 二十世紀 翠玉及玉飾七件
估價
5,000 - 7,000 USD
招標截止
描述
- jjade
comprising a variegated pale and dark green jadeite pendant of birds perched on rockwork; a small bright green circular jadeite 'magpie and prunus' brooch, set with seed pearls and mounted in gilt silver; a matching pair of earrings; a small pale-green jadeite oval plaque mounted as a ring; a milky-green melon-form pendant and; a pale celadon jade pierced plaque of a coiled dragon mounted as a lamp finial (7)
來源
Collection of William D. B. Alexander (1858-1929), Cleveland, Ohio, and thence by descent.
Condition
The variegated jadeite plaque: Possibly there is a minor chip to the tip of the bird's plumage and there are natural inclusions and fissures to the stone.
The circular brooch: The silver is tarnished and the clip functions. The seed pearls all appear to be present and there are natural inclusions and fissures to the stone.
The ring: There is wear to the gold, and the stone has natural inclusions and fissures.
The earrings: The metal has minor pitting and wear. Some seed pearls are lost and the stone has natural inclusions and fissures.
The finial: The top with a horizontal band of scratches measuring 1/2 cm tall at its tallest point. There are glue remnants from a previous mounting to another object. The stone is highly translucent and has natural inclusions and fissures.
Melon-form pendant has small nicks along the edges and the green is brighter than illustrated.
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.