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A GREY JADE RUYI SCEPTRE QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
the ruyi-shaped terminal carved in low-relief with a shou character roundel and scrolling clouds flanked by a pair of flying bats, carved with a scaly dragon coiling around the curved shaft, its forearm reaching forward for a flaming pearl above cresting waves, the stone of a greyish celadon tone; together with a green jade simulant ruyi sceptre
Provenance
Jade simulant ruyi sceptre:
Collection of Earl Macartney, gifted by the Emperor of China (according to label).
Collection of Earl Macartney, gifted by the Emperor of China (according to label).
Condition
The jade ruyi has a white-metal mount between the top of the shaft and the head, suggesting that the two have become detached, there is a bruise to the left side rim of the ruyi head; the simulant jade ruyi has two small chips (circa 2mm) to the edge of the ruyi head.
"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."