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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."
"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。