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Description A rare carved lapis-lazuli boulder
Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century
清十八/十九世紀 青金石松山高士圖山子
the stone of irregular triangular shape, deeply carved in the round as a craggy mountain landscape set with gnarled pine trees, one side depicting an immortal wading over a turbulent stream on a bamboo raft beneath high cliffs, the other side with gnarled trees and lingzhi issuing from rocks, the stone an even blue colour speckled with gold flecks, wood stand?
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22 cm wide
Condition Report The boulder has been separated into a few pieces and re-assembled, with a possibly associated 0.4 cm triangular shallow section of loss, as well as an associated 5x3cm., area of loss where the stone juts out on the left front side; and nibbles to the edges of the rock around the front top right side.
"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."
Provenance Sir Ernest Cassel (1852-1921).