- 840
A QUANTITY OF JADE AND JADEITE CARVINGS QING DYNASTY, 19TH / 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- jade and jadeite
comprising a pale brown and a mottled beige belthook, a jadeite cigarette holder, three thumbrings, including one of jadeite, and a square green jade buckle reticulated with leafy gourds
Provenance
Collection of J.P. Reeves (1901-1978), OBE, British Consul in Macao, thence by descent in the family.
Condition
All have some expected surface wear or occasional tiny bruise or nibbling along the edges, especially on the melon's leaves of the square buckle, but overall the conditions are good.
"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."