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Re: Re: Re: opinion requested on nephrite neolithic bi

Posted By: Larry
Posted Date: Dec 19, 2007 (06:46 AM)

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There is no previous provenance mention by your dealer. Like where he obtain the piece from. Best to buy pieces with provenance of being collected prior to 1960s in the West like US or UK. However provenance can be made up as well and is a common ploy to trick buyers.Always demand the old receipts or auction cataloque when a dealer says it is from an old collection.Most collectors would have sold the piece with the original receipt or auction cataloque illustrating the piece. Some very paranoid collectors will only buy pieces with a fitted antique wood stand. Most careful collectors are weary of any dealers that get their artifacts esp jade direct from China or HK as there are lots of good quality imitation there. Fortunately most trained jade experts can tell a fake from an authentic piece under close examination. Bring it to Christies or Sothebys in New York for appraisal. They have various experts specialising in various types of chinese art including jade. I am sure they will be happy to help you. Regards, Larry

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Re: Re: Re: Re: opinion requested on nephrite neolithic bi - Anita Mui - Dec 19, 2007 (09:29 PM)