Lot 96
- 96
A CARVED BLACK AND WHITE JADE LOG RAFT QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- jade, wood stand
- 14 cm, 5 1/2 in.
in the form of a peach tree log raft, the stern cleverly carved using the layering of colour in the stone with white jade leafy branches bearing lush fruit, the greyish-black raft carrying an immortal seated with a double-gourd flask issuing wisps of smoke on which rests a bird and a bat, a seated sage and a deer further up the raft
Provenance
Sotheby’s London, 16th May 2007, lot 259.
Condition
In very good condition, with very minute nicks to the extremities, and general surface wear.
The actual colour of the stone is slightly darker than the catalogue illustration.
"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."