Lot 250
  • 250

COUPE LIBATOIRE EN JADE CÉLADON PÂLE DYNASTIE MING |

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 EUR
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Description

  • Jade, hardstone
  • 9,5 cm, 3 3/4  in. 
sculptée de lingzhi et chilong; avec un vase en agate, un lion en agate, une statuette en améthyste et deux oiseaux en serpentine (9)

Condition

The group comprises of: -a white jade libation cup, with calcified areas, natural veins and minute nicks on the raised parts of the carving (slightly whiter than the catalogue illustration suggests); -a green moss agate morning glory-shaped vase, with some natural veins running throught the stone and small nicks to the raised parts of the carving ; -an agate buddhist lion and cub carving, in overall good condition ; -a smoked rock crystal 'Immortal and bird' group, with small bruises and minor chips overall ; -a serpentine carving of two birds on a tree, the upper bird broken off and restuck.
"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."