Asian Art Auction
Thu, Aug 18, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 99
Chinese Jade or Hardstone Silver and Amber Necklace
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
possibly Qing dynasty, amber round beads set onto a silver frame, supporting a rectangular silver enameled buckle, signed on reverse, a carved jade plaque with symbol and flowering vines and bats, set in a gilt silver mount with floral decoration, signed on reverse, necklace, 8-7/8 in. wide; gilt jade plaque, 4 x 3-1/2 in.; set in a shadow box Lucite and wooden frame, 19 x 23 in.
Note: Under blacklight the amber beads appear an opaque yellowish green color (please see photos.) The plaque tests as Jadeite on the Presidium Gem Tester II.
Provenance: Briskin Antiques, Fran Weiss Gallery (label for $2,600); Private Collection, Naples, Florida
Condition
crackling to amber, tarnish to silver and gilt
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