Asian Art Auction

December 02, 2013

LOT 224

Lot 224

Mottled Jade Garment Accesory

Mottled Jade Garment Accesory
Lot 224 Details
Mottled Jade Garment Accesory

The top of the smooth stone with warm russet tones and undecorated, the underside with two rounded pegs
width 2.5" — 6.3 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $300
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Mottled Jade Garment Accesory
  • Mottled Jade Garment Accesory
Provenance:

Chinese Jade Carvings from the Estate of Dean S. M. Field (Lots 220-225)
Dean Fields (1917-2001) initially worked for the H. Forth Gem Lab before becoming the head gem buyer for the T. Eaton Co., for which he traveled to China numerous times in the late 1950’s. Afterwards, he was one of the founders of the Canadian Gemological Association and opened up the Real & Rare Gallery on Yonge Street in Toronto.

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 224
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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