- 804
A PALE CELADON JADE FIGURE OF GUANYIN MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
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Description
- jade
carved standing dressed in a hooded robe picked out with incised stars on her veil, holding in her hand a rosary, her face set in meditative expression, the smoothly polished stone of pale celadon colour with occasional russet veins
Provenance
Collection of J.P. Reeves (1901-1978), OBE, British Consul in Macao, thence by descent in the family.
Condition
There are a few minute nicks to the front edge of the robe and the bottom hem, some surface pitting in areas, including to the top of the hood and on the shoulder, all consistent with age. The actual colour is somewhat warmer and deeper, less yellow when compared to the catalogue illustration.
"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."