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A CELADON JADE SCROLL WEIGHT QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Length 7 7/8 in., 20 cm
modeled as a long rectangular bar with a short rectangular knop, the upper surface carved in intaglio with two sinuous chilong crawling towards the knop, their faces, scales and bushy manes all articulated with bold incised lines, the sides carved with a scrolling vine, the base with a floral diaper pattern, and the knop with C-scrolls and dots, the stone a pale celadon tone flecked with small white inclusions
Provenance
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 23rd November 1982.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 410.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 410.
Condition
The scroll weight is in good overall condition. There is a small polished down chip to one corner and the surface with expected wear and minute scattered nicks consistent with age and use.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.