Lot 579
- 579
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF AN ELEPHANT QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Length 3 1/8 in., 7.9 cm
the robust body standing four square, the head turning to the back and tail curling over along the right haunch, with sensitively carved grooves imitating creased folds of the skin, the softly polished stone with streaks of reddish brown
Provenance
Collection of Janis H. Palmer (1917-1984).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1986 (acc. no. 1986.921).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, in 1986 (acc. no. 1986.921).
Condition
The carving is in overall good condition with only minor expected wear to the surface, including minute shallow losses along the dark brown veins. The color of the stone is slightly more celadon (and less gray) than in the illustration in the printed catalog.
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.