Lot 5124
- 5124
AN ARCHAIC STONE BLADE, FU NEOLITHIC PERIOD, POSSIBLY EASTERN CHINA, C. 3500-2500 BC |
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 HKD
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Description
- 12.1 cm, 4 3/4 in.
of slightly tapered rectangular form, the straight sides with gently bevelled edges, with a single circular aperture pierced at one end, the stone of a buff colour striated with parallel lines of various grey-green tones
Provenance
Collection of Prof. Max Loehr (1903-1988), acquired in Beijing, October 1944 (according to Max Loehr's notes).
J.J. Lally & Co., New York, 1993.
Sotheby's Paris, 15th December 2016, lot 52.
J.J. Lally & Co., New York, 1993.
Sotheby's Paris, 15th December 2016, lot 52.
Exhibited
Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes from the Estate of Professor Max Loehr and Others, J.J. Lally & Co., New York, 1993, cat. no. 9.
Condition
As visible in the photo, there is a restuck diagonal break to the axe and an approx. 1 cm old chip to one corner. There are russet iron stains to one side and expected encrustation.
"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."