- 2721
A CELADON JADE BOULDER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
250,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
the thin translucent pale celadon stone carved in high-relief with Shoulao and an acolyte walking beneath a giant fruiting peach tree along a precipice, the sides of the stone roughly hewn and jagged resembling cliffs, the reverse carved with two deer standing below a craggy pine tree, the cliffs further enhanced with russet staining, the top of the front side inscribed with eight quotations from the classics I-ching (The Book of Changes), Shuo-jing (The Book of Poems), and Shu-jing (The Book of Books), with a further two-character yuzhi mark inscribed at the top
Provenance
A Private Japanese Collection.
Condition
The overall condition is very good with natural veining in the stone cleverly utilised in the carving.
"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."