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A YELLOW AND BROWN JADE 'VASE' GROUP QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Height 5 3/8 in., 13.3 cm
the flat stone carved on both sides as a baluster jar and cover and an amphora, a stembowl to one side of the jar, and a phoenix with neck and tail coiled around the amphora, delicately incised with curling feathers, the smooth translucent yellow stone with a patch of brown at the amphora, one side pierced in three places, mounted on a plexiglass stand
Provenance
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, 28th October 1981.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 362.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 362.
Condition
The carving is in good overall condition. There is expected wear to the surface with a very few minute scattered nicks to edges.
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.