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TWO JADE SEALS QING DYNASTY
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
of square form, one carved with a coiling chilong atop, the seal face reading Jingshen jianyu shanchuan (The spirit is seen in the mountains and streams); the other surmounted by a ram grasping a sprig of lingzhi in its mouth, the seal face reading Xianran tian...
Condition
Left seal: small chips to two of the corners (the largest 2mm) and a small nick to the corner of one of the sides, otherwise in good general condition with paler brown mottling to the ram, as seen in catalogue image.
Right seal: a small 1mm chip to base and two further nicks to edges; the stone with mottled brown inclusions and one stone flaw to chilong.
"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."