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A RETICULATED CELADON JADE 'BIRD AND FLOWER' PLAQUE AND A RETICULATED WHITE JADE 'MANDARIN DUCK AND LOTUS' ORNAMENT LATE MING – EARLY QING DYNASTY
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description
- jade
the first of circular form, the pale celadon stone reticulated with a long-tailed bird, possibly a pheasant, amidst lushly verdant leaves and blooming flowers; the second of almost triangular form and reticulated with a mandarin duck nestling atop a furled lotus pad, all against scrolling leafy stems further issuing a lotus bud, the white stone with light russet inclusions
Condition
Minor chips to edges of both and general bruising.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."