Lot 3665
- 3665
A WHITE JADE 'SHOULAO, DEER AND CRANE' GROUP QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
400,000 - 600,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- h. 10.5 cm, 4 1/8 in.
with the God of Longevity portrayed seated on a rockwork, flanked by a small deer resting on the bench and a crane standing on the ground, the immortal depicted holding a ruyi sceptre in the right hand and resting the left hand on the knee, the deer and crane respectively grasping a gnarled branch issuing peaches in its mouth and beak respectively, the stone of a pale celadon colour with light russet inclusions
Provenance
Wannenes Art Auction, Italy, 16th December 2013, lot 51.
Condition
In good condition, with only small nicks to the extremities of the carving.
"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."