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A SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'MARRIAGE' BOWL QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Jade
the rounded sides rising from a short slightly spreading foot and carved in relief with stylised scrolling lotus, the rim with a pair of intricately carved dragon handles, the interior with a pair of catfish swimming amongst ruyi, the stone of a deep spinach-green tone with lighter green inclusions and dark green mottling
Provenance
John Sparks Ltd., London, 9th July 1956 (£550).
Condition
The ring handles are missing and there are some chips and flaws to the rim and two shallow chips (5mm by 4mm and 9mm by 4mm) and a flaw to the foot.
"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."