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FOUR JADE LIONS
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Jade, wood stand
comprising: a brown jade lion with two cubs clambering onto the hind quarters; a small celadon and russet lion; a white and grey jade lion; and a celadon jade lion; wood stands
Provenance
The brown lion, purchased in Hong Kong, April 1979.
The celadon and white and grey lions, purchased in Singapore, February 1980.
The small celadon and russet lion, Hong Kong, August 1988.
The celadon and white and grey lions, purchased in Singapore, February 1980.
The small celadon and russet lion, Hong Kong, August 1988.
Condition
All four lions are in overall good condition. The white and grey jade carving with two small chips to the back left leg. The lion to the far right is slightly paler in colour than illustrated 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. 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."