Lot 1384
- 1384
A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE BI DISC 19TH / 20TH CENTURY |
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- Diameter 5 7/8 in., 14.8 cm
Provenance
Collection of Loretta Hines Howard (1904-1982).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago in 1974 (acc. no. 1974.486).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago in 1974 (acc. no. 1974.486).
Condition
Overall in good condition with a couple scattered minor nicks and scratches. The stone is paler, more translucent, and less russet than in the printed illustration, with natural fissures and white inclusions.
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.
Catalogue Note
Loretta Hines Howard was the daughter of Chicago lumber tycoon Edward Hines. An artist who was a student of the Ashcan School of Robert Henri, she was also known for her collection of creche statuettes, some of which were donated to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.