Lot 1387
- 1387
AN ARCHAISTIC PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A ‘DRAGON’ PLAQUE QING DYNASTY |
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Length 6 5/8 in., 16.8 cm
Provenance
Collection of Janis H. Palmer (1917-1984).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago in 1986 (acc. no. 1986.912a-b).
Gifted to The Art Institute of Chicago in 1986 (acc. no. 1986.912a-b).
Condition
Overall in good condition with minor nicks to the edges and a bruise to one tip. With natural scattered discolored indentations and slight surface unevenness. The russet is paler than in the printed illustration. With "1986.912a" written to one edge in white. Please note that this lot includes a stand, frame or other component made from a type of Chinese hardwood, which, if exported, will require a CITES permit to leave the United States.
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.