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A BEIGE JADE 'FISH' PENDANT SHANG - WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Length 2 1/2 in., 6.4 cm
flat and arc-shaped, carved on both sides as a fish in profile, the lips flaring, the tail with a slight bifurcation, incised with large circular eyes, a curved gill, and a row of short strokes delineating the dorsal fin, the lower fins protruding laterally, the stone opaque and creamy beige, the mouth pierced with a small aperture
Provenance
Spink & Son, London, 8th April 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 48.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 48.
Condition
The pendant is in good overall condition with expected wear, some erosion, pitting which is a bit more pronounced on one side. As expected, it has been cleaned and polished.
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.