- 3757
A RARE JADE 'YINGXIONG' GROUP MING DYNASTY
Estimate
350,000 - 450,000 HKD
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Description
- jade
well carved in the form of a recumbent bixie with its head turned to its right with an eagle perched atop its back, the single-horned mythical beast with a finely incised mane and bifurcated tail, the bird depicted with a wide pair of wings and a long tail, the stone of a greyish-celadon colour mottled with russet inclusions
Provenance
Christie's London, 26th April 1976, lot 82.
Christie's London, 22nd March 2001, lot 138.
Christie's London, 22nd March 2001, lot 138.
Condition
In overall good condition with natural veins inherent in the stone. The actual colour of the stone is similar 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."