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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'DOUBLE CATS AND BUTTERFLY' GROUP QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- Jade
the cats finely depicted in openwork lying recumbent and nestling head to tail, vying for a butterfly they caught in their mouth, each with its mane finely detailed with incisions, the smoothly polished stone of a rich celadon-white colour highlighted with patches of russet skin
Exhibited
Auspicious Emblems. Chinese Cultural Treasures - 45th Anniversary Exhibition of the Min Chiu Society, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 2005, cat. no. 136.
Condition
The carving is in overall good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
A similar carving of two cats and a butterfly was sold in these rooms, 27th October 1993, lot 458; two were sold in our New York rooms, 3rd June 1992, lot 29, and 31st/1st March/April 2005, lot 80; another from the collection of the Tsui Museum of Art, was sold at Christie’s New York, 16th September 2011, lot 142; and a further example from the collection of Gerald Godfrey, was sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 30th October 1995, lot 831. Compare also another group carved with this motif offered in this sale, lot 125.