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An American silver and spinach jade smoking set, Lebkuecher & Co., Newark, NJ for Yamanaka & Co., New York, circa 1900
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on bases
- SILVER, SPINACH JADE, HARDSTONE
- height of cigarette holder 6 5/8 in.; length of tray over handles 10 3/4 in.
- 16.8 cm; 27.3 cm
comprising a Cigarette Holder with carved jade finial of a dog and bird, a Lighter with agate finial and amethyst thumbpiece, two Ashtrays, and a two-handled Tray, 5 pieces
Condition
ashtrays with a few dings to silver rim, otherwise all in good condition with no chips to hardstone
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.
Catalogue Note
In 1894, Yamanaka Sadajirō (1866–1936) emigrated from Osaka to New York and opened a small antiques shop in Chelsea selling Japanese works of art. In subsequent years, international branches were established in Boston, London, Peking (now Beijing), Paris, and Shanghai. In 1917, Yamanaka's New York gallery took over a five-story building on Fifth Avenue.