拍品 34
  • 34

明 青白玉仿古辟邪水滴

估價
12,000 - 16,000 GBP
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描述

  • Jade
the beast crouching on all fours with flame-like protrusions extending from each leg and a large bifurcated tail, the head with large eyes and flame-like mane raised and alert, the mouth and back pierced with an aperture, the stone of pale celadon colour with pale caramel inclusions 

Condition

There is a polished chip to one leg, and a bruise to the back of its nose. There are tiny chips to the extremities including the opening, the flame-like protrusions, the legs and the bifurcated tail.
"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."

拍品資料及來源

參考一近例,展於《Chinese Jade: An Important Private Collection》,Spink & Son Ltd.,倫敦,1991年,編號163。倫敦維多利亞與艾伯特博物館藏一例,尺寸稍大,載於劉明倩,《Chinese Jade》,倫敦,2004年,頁62,圖版65。另一例見John Ayers,《A Jade Menagerie: Creatures Real and Imaginary from the Warrell Collection》,倫敦,1993年,圖版17。