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Lot 140
  • 140

A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'SCHOLARS' BOULDER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 16 cm, 6 1/4  in.
fashioned with a craggy mountainscape, the front face deftly worked in various depths of relief with two figures standing on a bridge, sheltered below overhanging pine trees and shrubs amongst jagged rockwork, with a gushing waterfall crashing into foaming currents in the background, the reverse with further rocks and foliage, the stone of a pale celadon-white tone attractively highlighted with caramel-russet skin along the sides and the base, wood stand

Condition

This boulder is in good condition. There are expected minute nicks to the extremities, and natural inclusions to the stone. The actual colour of the stone is slightly greyer 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."