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A MINIATURE WHITE JADE VASE QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Height 2 in., 5.1 cm
the pear-shaped body rising from a narrow straight foot to a lipped rim, the neck finely carved with two beast mask faux handles, the translucent stone a bright celadon-white
Provenance
Spink & Son, London, 23rd December 1981.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 352.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 352.
Exhibited
An Exhibition of Fine Jade, Spink & Son, London, 1981, cat. no. 59.
Condition
The vase is in good overall condition with light wear to the surface and a few minute nicks along the rims 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.