Lot 158
- 158
A CELADON JADE MOONFLASK AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 17TH/18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 19.2 cm, 7 5/8 in.
the flattened globular body rising from a short spreading foot to a short neck flanked by a pair of scroll handles, carved in high relief to the front and back face with chilong and bats amidst ruyi cloud scrolls, the domed cover surmounted by an oval finial, the stone of plae celadon tone, together with a yellow paper inventory label
Provenance
A German Private Collection, acquired in China circa 1890-1922.
Sotheby's Paris, 13th June 2012, lot 98.
Sotheby's Paris, 13th June 2012, lot 98.
Condition
This moonflask is in good condition, with the exception of very tiny nicks to the cover's rim and to the footrim of the moonflask, and some natural inclusions in the stone. The actual color is more celadon, less white, 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."