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FOUR JADE LIONS
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- jade and wood
- The largest: 9.5 cm, 3 3/4 in.
comprising: a brown jade lion and cub group, wood stand; a pale celadon recumbent lion, wood stand and fitted box; a small celadon and russet recumbent lion; and a recumbent creamy-white jade lion grasping a lingzhi root in its jaws, wood stand
Provenance
Purchased in Hong Kong and Singapore between 1979 and 1997.
Condition
Lion and cub group - There is a small crack/flaw running through right hand side of the tail, but otherwise good condition.
Pale celadon lion: Good condition, with flaws running through the stone.
Russet lion: Good condition, with flaws running through the stone.
White jade lion: 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."