- 3665
A WHITE JADE HANGING VASE AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- JADE
the translucent white stone carved with deep rounded sides , all surmounted by a splayed base supported on four short foot, the sides flanked by a pair of openwork dragon mask handles suspending loose rings, an interlinked ring chain with a scroll-shaped panel attached to the handles, the body carved in low relief with a pair of taotie masks below archaistic scrolls, the well-fitted cover surmounted by a waisted finial, wood stand
Provenance
Christie's Hong Kong, 21st March 1990, lot 1004.
Condition
The vase and cover are both in overall good condition with just expected minute nibbles to the rim and feet, as well as the extremities including the tip of one dragon's ear.
"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."