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A SUPERB WHITE JADE FIGURE OF A MYTHICAL BEAST QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
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Description
- 10.9 cm, 4 1/4 in.
powerfully worked in the form of a recumbent mythical beast with its paws stretched under its head, the beast skilfully portrayed with bulging eyes picked out with piercing pupils below a pair of arched eyebrows, the muscular hind quarters adorned in low relief with flaming wisps, the crouching figure further rendered with a bushy tail swept up against the left side of its body, the substantial stone of an even white colour, wood stand
Condition
The figure is in very good overall condition. There are several minute insignificant nibbles 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."