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Rare théière couverte en jade Chine, dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- jade
la panse de forme balustre aplatie polylobée, reposant sur un haut pied légèrement évasé, à décor de paysages et inscriptions, l'anse mouvementée surmontée d'un dragon chilong, le bec verseur relié à la panse par un dragon archaïsant ajouré jaillissant d'un masque d'animal fabuleux, le col souligné d'une frise de grecques se répétant sur le couvercle polylobé agrémenté de dragons et surmonté d'une prise formée d'un dragon chilong enroulé sur lui-même, socle en bois sculpté (3)
Provenance
Acquired in the mid-19th century, thence in the family by descent.
Condition
Good overall condition with the exception of a 6mm flake to the footrim and some nicks to the dragon finial and to the tip-end of the spout. The actual color has a slightly more yellowish tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Several jade ewers dated to the Ming dynasty are in the former Qing court collection, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, vol. 41, Jadeware, II, Hong Kong 2006, cat.nos. 205, 206 and 207.