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A RETICULATED PALE CELADON JADE 'DRAGON' INK REST LATE MING DYNASTY |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- The jade: 15.1 cm, 6 in.
the top inset with a pale celadon jade plaque, deftly carved in openwork with a ferocious dragon amongst ruyi and lotus sprigs, against a background of scrolling clouds, the stone of a pale celadon colour, the wood stand of rectangular form with the ends rolled under
Provenance
Collection of R.H.R. Palmer, no. 144.
Condition
This is in overall good condition, with some very minute nicks to extremities. the colour of the jade is slightly darker than illustrated.
"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 jade plaque carved with similar design, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is illustrated in Gugong bowuyuan wenwu cangpin daxi. Yuqi juan/Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum: Jade, vol. 6: Ming, Beijing, 2011, pl. 160.