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Groupe sculpté en jade céladon et rouille Chine, dynastie Ming (1368-1644)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
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Description
- Long. 5 1/8 in
formant un oiseau huppé couché, tournant la tête sur ses ailes et tenant dans son bec une branche de pêcher, le plumage très finement incisé, jouant de l'effet de rouille du jade, socle en bois
Condition
There is a wood base fitting exactly the bird; Very nice feel in hand.
Note that the color is more green and less yellow as shown in the catalogue.
Small chips on neck (as shown in the catalogue illustration).
The verso shows nicely carved legs.
Nice russet color.
Two tiny chips on verso on the breast (0.2cm. and 0.4cm)
Otherwise, in very good condition.
"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."