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A STUDY GROUP OF JADE ANIMAL CARVINGS
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Jade, wood stands
comprising: a recumbent brown jade lion; a celadon and russet jade duck; a celadon and caramel jade qilin; and a celadon and brown jade recumbent mythical beast; all with wood stands, three fitted boxes
Provenance
The mythical beast purchased in Hong Kong 1979.
The duck purchased in Singapore 1979.
The lion purchased in Hong Kong 1981.
The qilin purchased in Hong Kong 1990.
The duck purchased in Singapore 1979.
The lion purchased in Hong Kong 1981.
The qilin purchased in Hong Kong 1990.
Condition
All four carvings are in overall good condition. The duck carving with a ca. 1 x 0.5 cm stone flaw on one wing, and some fritts to the edges.
"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."