- 116
A STONE AXE NEOLITHIC PERIOD, LIANGZHU CULTURE
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- jade
with slightly beveled edges on three sides, pierced by a circular aperture at one end, the polished smooth stone of beige color
Provenance
Collection of Armand Trampitsch, acquired prior to 1975.
Ader Picard Tajan, Paris, 30th May 1985, lot 31.
Ader Picard Tajan, Paris, 30th May 1985, lot 31.
Literature
Filippo Salviati, Radiant Stones: Archaic Chinese Jades, Hong Kong, 2000, cat. no. 23.
Condition
Compared to the catalogue image, the jade is slightly grayish-yellow. There is a chip to the top edge, and another to the bottom edge. There are two further chips to the bottom corners.
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.