Lot 1047
- 1047
A PAIR OF COPPER-MOUNTED PALE CELADON JADE 'LONGEVITY' PLAQUES QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- jade
each of lingzhi form, relief carved with a zhadou-form flower basket with a lobed gallery and double handles, filled with lingzhi, peach, narcissus, and bamboo, the basket raised on a wood stand beside a tassled ruyi scepter, the plaques mounted as bookends in repoussé copper (2)
Condition
There are scattered minute nicks to the edges of the relief carved decoration, and natural fissures and inclusions to the stone. The copper has minor dents, tarnish, and surface scratches.
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.