16th Nov, 2012 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 264
 

264

A Chinese Pale Jade Plaque as a Table Screen, 18th/19th century, of arched rectangular form, carved

A Chinese Pale Jade Plaque as a Table Screen, 18th/19th century, of arched rectangular form, carved in relief with two deer and bats beside a fruiting tree and with incised and gilt script, the reverse with flowers and foliage, and with further script, 24cm by 18.5cm, hardwood stand

Provenance: Bluett & Sons 1958

Sold for £110,000
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000


 

9cm long fault to stone and two similar smaller faults. 4cm x 3cm area of discolouration to stone. Some wear to gilding on incised script. Some minor surface abrasions throughout. 240912

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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale, 16th Nov, 2012

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