- 3325
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A RECUMBENT HORSE MING DYNASTY
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 HKD
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Description
- jade
skilfully rendered with slender legs resting beneath the body, the neatly combed mane and sideswept tail finely detailed with incisions, the body further rendered with a well-pronounced spine, the lustrous stone of a warm greyish-celadon colour highlighted with attractive dark patches and russet veins
Provenance
Christie's London, 6th November 2009, lot 311.
Condition
The figure is in overall good condition. There are minute nibblings to the fragile extremities, including the edges of one hoof. A section of the left front leg has possibly been lightly polished to conceal an earlier nick. There is also light pitting to the stone.
"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."