- 803
A PALE CELADON JADE 'TWO GEESE' CARVING QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- jade
carved in openwork in the form of two geese grasping a sprig of pondweed in their beaks and drifting on gentle currents depicted on the underside by fine swirling lines, the russet skin of the softly polished stone cleverly used to define the birds’ heads
Condition
The group carving is in overall good condition. There is some light surface wear consistent with age and typical occasional nibbling along the edges, including a couple of tiny nicks to the edge of one leaf of the spray the two geese grasp in their beak. The actual colour is somewhat warmer and a little bit more celadon when compared to the illustration in the 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."
"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."