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A 'CHICKEN BONE' JADE 'DOUBLE RAM' GROUP MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Length 3 1/8 in., 7.9 cm
finely carved with the larger ram and its young laying side by side, each emitting wisps of qi in the breath, the vapor moving in ruyi-form swirls between their bodies, their faces with gentle expressions, soft ears, and twisting horns, the fur carefully incised, the stone an opaque creamy white with gray veining, stand (2)
Provenance
Oriental Rarities (Alan Hartman), New York, 1st November 1982.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 256.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 256.
Condition
The carving is in good condition, and the stone has been lightly 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.