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Quatre plaques en jade celadon sculpté Chine, dynastie Ming et Qing, XVIIE au XIXE siècle
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Jade
trois plaques rectangulaires, la première à décor ajouré d'un dragon et d'emblèmes bouddhistes, une autre d'un dragon représenté de face dans des rinceaux, la troisième sculptée de branches chargées de ruyi, la dernière circulaire sculptée d'animaux fabuleux autour d'un médaillon central mobile ; petits accidents
Provenance
Yamanaka & co. inc., New York, 1940's
Exhibited
Special Exhibition of the Georges Estoppey Collection of Jade, Smithonian Institution, Washington D.C., 15th January-1st March 1942.
Condition
The lower rectangular plaque has two of its corners that have been ground down. The plaque with the carved lingzhi also has one corner that has been slightly ground. The two others in good overall condition ; the actual color is slightly greener than the catalogue illustration would suggest.
"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."