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A WHITE JADE ‘DRAGON’ BELTHOOK 17TH/18TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
reticulated with a dragon in frontal pose, writhing around a flaming pearl amidst foliate scrolls, carved with a ruyi scroll below and pierced with a circular aperture between the dragon horns for attachment, the stone of an even white tone; together with a pale celadon jade ‘egret and peony’ hairpin
Provenance
Purchased in France, 29th April 1991 (belthook).
Condition
The dragon belthook has areas of loss along the extremities, including the flaming fins along the dragon spine. The stone of an even white tone with traces of milky and russet inclusions.
The hairpin is of good condition with the exception of minute nicks along the extremities.
"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."