A CELADON JADE BOULDER CARVING

• Lot Sold $2,600 (Hammer Price)
• $3,120 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

intricately carved with a sage and attendant seated beside a censer conjuring clouds and a crane in flight, pine and other trees beside a stream and temples in the mountainous landscape extending onto the reverse, the stone with some opaque areas, wood stand
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15CM

PROVENANCE
Sotheby's, The Spring Auction Series, Melbourne, 11 November 2002, lot 671

CONDITION

Some small chips to ends of some branches and leaves on both sides, and to tip of top of pavilion, the reverse with small area apparently cut back to right of the pavilion, a horizontal fissure around rocks on left 

 

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 Australia 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.