3 Chinese Hardstone Carvings, Late 20th Century
3 Chinese Hardstone Carvings, Late 20th Century. Including: Left: Shallow hardstone bowl in mottled apple-green and white stone, likely serpentine, xiuyan jade, or low-grade jadeite imitation material. Broad flared rim with polished interior and exterior. Center: Archaistic tripod censer/vase inspired by ancient bronze ding forms, with stylized taotie-inspired angular motifs and upright handles. Material appears to be pale celadon hardstone, likely serpentine or composite jade-type stone rather than high-grade nephrite. Right: Openwork carved circular bi-disc or scholars table screen with scrolling archaistic motifs. Pale celadon-white translucent hardstone. Sizes From: 3'' (8 cm) Diameter; To: 2'' x 4'' x 4'' (5 x 10 x 10 cm).
Condition
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3 Chinese Hardstone Carvings, Late 20th Century. Including: Left: Shallow hardstone bowl in mottled apple-green and white stone, likely serpentine, xiuyan jade, or low-grade jadeite imitation material. Broad flared rim with polished interior and exterior. Center: Archaistic tripod censer/vase inspired by ancient bronze ding forms, with stylized taotie-inspired angular motifs and upright handles. Material appears to be pale celadon hardstone, likely serpentine or composite jade-type stone rather than high-grade nephrite. Right: Openwork carved circular bi-disc or scholars table screen with scrolling archaistic motifs. Pale celadon-white translucent hardstone. Sizes From: 3'' (8 cm) Diameter; To: 2'' x 4'' x 4'' (5 x 10 x 10 cm).
Condition
This is a NO RESERVE AUCTION: there are no hidden or confidential reserves, all acceptable bidding commences at the online START PRICE. Please let us know if you would like to receive a condition report or have any specific questions regarding the condition of a lot. Condition reports will be sent during the week prior to the auction, and can be requested via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone: 215-438-4700. Absence of a statement to condition in the description does not construe a statement of any kind. Please refer to Terms and Conditions of the sale.
