Lot 99
- 99
A FINELY CARVED JADE ‘MYTHICAL BEAST’ PAPERWEIGHT MING DYNASTY
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- jade
- 12.5 cm., 4 7/8 in.
carved in the form of a recumbent mythical beast, its flattened body crouched on all fours, the face well defined by bulbous eyes, flared nostrils and furrowed eyebrows, with a long wavy mane, its thick feathery beard spreading across its chest, and the bifurcated tail tucked under itself, the stone of a mottled whitish-grey tone with black russet and inclusions
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8th October 2006, lot 1150.
Condition
The paperweight is in good condition. There are expected very minute nicks to the extremities. The actual colour of the stone is slightly creamier 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."