- 1656
CARVED PINK TOURMALINE AND JADEITE BEAD PENDANT, QING DYNASTY, 1900
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 HKD
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Description
- Tourmaline and bead approximately 50.5 x 52.30 x 12.57mm and 12.86 x 12.65 x 10.05mm respectively.
The translucent tourmaline of translucent rich pink colour, carved with lotus roots and pods on one side and lotus flowers and leaves on the reverse, suspended from a silk cord with seed pearls and a round green jadeite bead.
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 3 May 2000, lot 518.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the pink tourmaline is bright, intense purple pink colour, slightly included to naked eyes. The jadeite bead is semi-translucent, of medium soft apple green colour. Reference to previous HK sale dated 3 May 2000, lot 518.
Condition: Old and fine craftsmanship of late Qing period, in 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.