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A PALE CELADON JADE ARCHAISTIC 'DRAGON' GROUP, YUAN DYNASTY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jade
- 6.4 cm, 2 1/2 in.
carved in openwork with confronting coiling dragons, their mouths agape and their bodies rendered with stylised scrolls, the stone of a pale celadon tone variegated with brown tones and dark patches
Provenance
The Kirknorton Collection.
Exhibited
Fine and Rare Chinese Works of Art and Ceramics: Summer Exhibition, Roger Keverne Ltd., London, 2005, cat. no. 95.
Literature
Brian Morgan, Naturalism and Archaism: Chinese Jades from the Kirknorton Collection, London, 1995, cat. no. 67.
Condition
The jade carving is in good condition, with the exception of a tiny nick to the mouth of one chilong, and with a small chip to its bottom. The other chilong with slight calcification on its back. With further minor nicks to the extremities.
"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."