Lot 1391
- 1391
TWO ROSE QUARTZ 'MANDARIN DUCK' CARVINGS 19TH / 20TH CENTURY
Estimate
500 - 700 USD
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Description
- Jade
one carved as a pair of ducks, the other as a single duck, all recumbent with lotus sprigs in beaks, wood stands (4)
Condition
The duck group has chips to the edge of one lotus petal, the edge of the lotus leaf, the edge of one duck's tail, and above the larger duck's eye and behind its wing. As typical with rose quartz, there are minor losses along the fissures. The single duck has numerous scattered surface chips and the typical losses along the fissures. The color of both pieces is slightly less saturated than in the catalogue photo.
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.