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A STUDY GROUP OF ARCHAISTIC JADE CONG
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- jade and wood
- The largest: 22.5 cm, 8 3/4 in.
comprising: a large Liangzhu-style mottled orangey-brown jade cong; a pale celadon jade cong, wood stand; a brown jade cong; a large brown cong carved with taotie masks in low relief, wood stand; and a creamy-white Liangzhu-style jade cong, fitted box
Provenance
Purchased in Hong Kong between 1985 and 2001.
Condition
Large Liangzhu-style cong: this has an area of inconsistency (2.5cm by 2.5cm) to the stone to one side.
Pale celadon cong - this has a 2.5cm by 1.5cm shallow chip to the top edge and further chips to the bottom edge.
The creamy white cong: this has a 1.5cm by 3mm polished chip to the rim.
The large brown cong: this is in good condition.
The smaller brown cong: has some chips to the rim and foot.
"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."