- 3640
A WHITE JADE 'TWIN FISH' BOWL QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
1,500,000 - 2,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- jade
finely worked in the form of a shallow bowl with rounded sides rising from a countersunk base, the interior decorated in low relief with a pair of catfish under a millet stem extending to the bowl's cavetto, the exterior similarly decorated in low relief with further millet stems and a fluttering butterfly, the stone of an even white colour with faint russet inclusions skilfully picked out to accentuate the design
Provenance
Christie’s London, 19th June 2001, lot 205.
Christie’s London, 6th November 2012, lot 146.
Christie’s London, 6th November 2012, lot 146.
Condition
The overall condition is very good except for some typical minute nicks to the extremities, including the tips of the whiskers, fins and tail. The natural veins of the stone has been deftly incorporated into the design. The actual colour of the stone is greener than 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."