Important Chinese Art
Important Chinese Art
Property from a Canadian Private Collection
A rare pale green jade figure of a bodhisattva, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century | 清十八 / 十九世紀 青玉雕菩薩坐像
Auction Closed
March 17, 08:20 PM GMT
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A rare pale green jade figure of a bodhisattva
Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century
清十八 / 十九世紀 青玉雕菩薩坐像
well carved seated in dhyanasana with hands in dhyana mudra, the deity dressed in loose robes falling into voluminous folds over the crossed legs with billowing scarves forming loops above the shoulders, the chest adorned with a lavish bejeweled necklace, the serene face bearing a benevolent expression with eyes in a downward gaze, framed by large ears with pendulous lobes and a tall foliate crown enclosing seated Buddhist figures, the softly polished stone a greenish-celadon tone with a streak of russet at the back, lapis lazuli lotus base with enhanced coloration (2)
連染色青金石蓮座
Height overall 7 ⅜ in., 18.8 cm
Collection of Potter Palmer II (1875-1943) (by repute).
Sotheby's Chicago, 1990s.
來源
Potter Palmer II (1875-1943) 收藏 (傳)
芝加哥蘇富比，1990年代
Jade was a popular material for Buddhist figures during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). A large piece, such as the present lot, might have been worshipped by an affluent family at a home altar. Devotional images of this type feature oversized heads with peaceful visages to bring attention to the enlightened state of the subject, in order to guide the spiritual practice of the supplicant.
A Kangxi period white jade figure of a bodhisattva from the Heber Bishop Collection, now preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (accession no. 02.18.440), is carved with a similar treatment of the face, posture, and shawl rising from the shoulders. Compare also a white jade figure of a bodhisattva seated on an integral throne, which incorporates the above features, coiled hair, and a similar diadem and necklace to the present lot, which sold twice in our rooms, first in London, 14th July 1975, lot 237, and later as part of the Concordia House Collection in these rooms, 19th March 2007, lot 73. A related pale celadon jade figure of Buddha attributed to the 19th century sold in our London rooms, 16th May 2012, lot 200; and a greyish green jade bodhisattva with less elaborate drapery, sold in these rooms, 26th February 1982, lot 376.