Lot 1802
- 1802
ICY JADEITE 'GOLDFISH' AND JADEITE PENDANT
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- JADEITE, SATIN, BLACKSTONE, GLASS BEAD
- Pendant approximately 51.23 x 26.71 x 23.12mm; jadeite beads approximately 6.60mm; and white jadeite beads approximately 10.72 to 10.48mm.
Suspending a translucent icy jadeite intricately carved with five auspicious goldfishes, symbolising prosperity, surmounted and anchored by jadeite and white jadeite beads, suspending a pair of satin tassels of orangy-yellow colour, highlighted by two blackstone hoops and decorative black beads.
Condition
Colour and Clarity: According to the Jadeite Jade Testing Certificate, the carved icy jadeite is natural, Type A Jadeite Jade. Please refer to the certificate for details. In our opinion, the carved jadeite has very good translucency, of very light celadon tone. Upon illumination, there are cloud inclusions which are very common to natural jadeite and not seen to naked eyes. The jadeite and white jadeite beads are translucent, of medium deep green and milky colour respectively. Other tiny black beads are man-made materials, for decorative purpose.
Condition: In very good condition.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that jadeite and rubies of Burmese origin and articles of jewellery containing jadeite or rubies of Burmese origin all less than 100 years old may not be imported into the US. The purchaser's inability to import any item into the U.S. or any other country as a result of these or other restrictions shall not justify cancellation or rescission of the sale or any delay in payment. Please check with the specialist department if you are uncertain as to whether a lot is subject to these import restrictions, or any other restrictions on importation or exportation.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
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.
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory certificate numbered KH 4003, dated 27 January 2011, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as "A Jade".