Lot 241
  • 241

A STUDY GROUP OF ARCHAISTIC JADE CARVINGS

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description

  • jade and wood
  • The largest: 10.2 cm, 4 in. 
comprising: a grey and brown jade cong, wood stand and fitted box; a pale green collared disc; a small white jade cong, wood stand; and two jade bangles

Provenance

Purchased in Hong Kong and Singapore between 1979 and 1989.

Condition

The grey and brown cong has a small chip to one corner, the collared disc has a chip (1cm by 7mm) to the edge of one side, the small white cong has a chip to the top of one trigram and the green and russet bangle has some chips to one side.
"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."