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THREE ARCHAISTIC JADE ARTICLES QING DYNASTY, 18TH - 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- Length of longest 5 3/8 in., 13.6 cm
comprising a green jade xi pendant; a calcified jade 'dragon head' disc; and a brown jade 'winged dragon' pendant (3)
Provenance
The xi pendant:
Spink & Son, London, 24th October 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 67. The 'dragon head' disc:
Collection of Montague L. Meyer (1880-1961), no. 659.
Oriental Rarities (Alan Hartman), New York, 22nd June 1981.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 15.
The 'winged dragon' pendant:
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 30th October 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 145.
Spink & Son, London, 24th October 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 67. The 'dragon head' disc:
Collection of Montague L. Meyer (1880-1961), no. 659.
Oriental Rarities (Alan Hartman), New York, 22nd June 1981.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 15.
The 'winged dragon' pendant:
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 30th October 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 145.
Condition
The large pendant with scattered bruises and nicks. The xi with a chip to the crest feather. The small pendant with small chips and surface wear.
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.