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FOUR JADE CARVINGS HAN DYNASTY AND LATER |
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Length of longest 3 1/8 in., 8 cm
comprising a green jade 'cicada', Han dynasty; a Han-style celadon jade 'pig', 20th century; a Han-style green jade figure, 20th century; and a non-Chinese jade 'lizard', probably 20th century (4)
Exhibited
The green jade 'cicada':
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 30th October 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 144. The celadon jade 'pig':
Christie's New York, 5th June 1986, lot 32.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 138.
The green jade figure:
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 9th June 1989.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 93.
The green jade 'lizard':
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 9th June 1989.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 89.
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 30th October 1986.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 144. The celadon jade 'pig':
Christie's New York, 5th June 1986, lot 32.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 138.
The green jade figure:
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 9th June 1989.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 93.
The green jade 'lizard':
Galaxie Art & Gift Co. (B. K. Wong), Hong Kong, 9th June 1989.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 89.
Condition
The pig is in good condition. The other three carvings are in overall good condition, with only tiny nicks (including small losses to the lizard's toes).
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.