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A LARGE APPLE-GREEN JADEITE RECTANGULAR VASE AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
600,000 - 800,000 HKD
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Description
- JADEITE
of rectangular section, supported on a pedestal foot, the body and neck carved overall in relief with six chilong, the well-fitted cover with four small lingzhi-shaped loop handles suspending loose rings, alternating with four low-relief lingzhi blooms, surmounted by a compressed spherical knop, the stone of a translucent watery-green colour transmuting to a lighter tone towards the base
Provenance
Collection of the T.B. Walker Foundation.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 17th November 1988, lot 418.
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 17th November 1988, lot 418.
Condition
The vase and cover are both in overall good condition. The finial of the cover has been stabilised. The catalogue illustration is warmer than the actual colour of the jade.
"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."