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A GROUP OF JADE CARVINGS
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- jade
- The largest: 14 cm, 5 1/2 in.
comprising: a russet jade sword fitting, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th; a spinach jade disc, bi, Qing dynasty, 19th century; a spinach-green archaistic jade blade; and a calcified jade ornament, huang
Provenance
The green bi, Collection of Henry de Laszlo (1901-1967), Sotheby's Olympia, 16th November 2001, lot 19 (part lot).
Condition
The bi disc with a small area of bruise on one side. The other three are in general good condition. All four with minute nicks to the extremities. The bi disc is slightly brighter green in colour than illustrated in the 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."
"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 similar jade huang excavated from the Songze site, Qingpu district, Shanghai in 1961, is illustrated in Zhongguo Yuqi Quanji 1. Yuanshi Shehui [Complete Collection of Chinese Jades. 1. Primitive Society], Hebei, 1991, pl. 108.