- 1837
A FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE BRUSHPOT QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD
Estimate
3,000,000 - 5,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
the cylindrical sides deeply carved and pierced through in areas with a continuous mountainous landscape, one scene of two acolytes carrying a fruiting branch and a lingzhi in a rocky setting with a pavilion overlooking a stream, another scene of an immortal wielding a long staff and with two attendant boys, each holding a flowering sprig with a pavilion above, the scenes divided by a large leafy tree, pine and layers of craggy rocks, the stone with black speckles
Condition
The overall condition is very good. There does not appear to be any condition issues with the carving. The stone has internal black speckling throughout and a few russet veins. The stone is slightly greyer than in the catalogue illustration.
"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
A number of white or pale celadon jade brushpot carved with figures in landscape are known from important museums and private collections. See for instance a white jade brushpot from the collection in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Jadeware (III), Hong Kong, 1995, pl. 167, and a slightly larger pale celadon jade brushpot from the collection of Herbert R. Bishop was sold in our New York rooms, 16th September 2009, lot 251.