CARVED PINK TOURMALINE 'THREE FRIENDS OF WINTER' AND CULTURED PEARL PENDANT, LATE QING

The translucent tourmaline of rich pink colour, carved with pine, bamboo and plum trees, known as the 'three friends of winter', suspended from a blue coloured cord with a white cultured pearl.

Colour and Clarity: In our opinion, the pink tourmaline is transparent, of very strong, medium deep pink purple colour, slightly included to naked eyes, but generally quite clean. One small cultured pearl is round to naked eyes, white colour with slight rosè overtone, very good lustre with moderate surface blemishes upon very close look. Condition: This pendant is probably dated back to late Qing, carvings of pine, bamboo and plum symbolize the "Three Friends of Winter", overall 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.