- 2870
A LARGE WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC VASE QING DYNASTY, JIAQING PERIOD
Estimate
800,000 - 1,000,000 HKD
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Description
of compressed ovoid form resting on a splayed foot and rising to a waisted neck flanked by a pair of high relief animal mask loop handles suspending loose rings, freely and boldly carved around the sides in low relief with a freize of six archaistic kui dragons and interlocking scrollwork, the neck with a continuous scroll design, the mouth and foot encircled by a keyfret
Condition
The vase is in very good condition overall, apart from a minute nibble of approx 0.1cm at the keyfret band below the mouthrim, and a couple tiny nibbles to the edge of the animal mask. There are natural inclusions to the stone, as visible in the catalogue.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
The present vase was inspired by the archaic bronze hu and represents a significant stylistic development in eighteenth century jade carving called the fanggu (imitating antiquity). Imperial records of the Qianlong period note that the Emperor urged the jade carving workshop in the Forbidden City to follow the styles and specifications recorded in ancient catalogues.
See a related archaistic hu vase of celadon-grey jade with a Qianlong fanggu mark, from the Collection of Sir. Isaac and Lady Wolfson, sold in our London rooms, 8th June 1982, lot 315.