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A SPINACH-GREEN JADE CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
the compressed globular body rising from a short spreading foot, flanked with two mythical beast handles, each side carved in relief with a band of taotie, below a central animal mask at the rim, the domed cover similarly carved, surmounted with a coiled dragon finial, the stone of a light spinach-green tone with lighter green inclusions and dark green mottling, wood stand
Provenance
M. Tournet, Paris, February 1956.
John Sparks Ltd., London, 13th June 1956 (£1250).
Condition
There is a (2.5cm by 6mm) polished chip to the foot rim and a 3cm flaw/crack running from the rim of the cover. Please note that the finial is most likely carved from a separate piece of 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."