- 1843
A FINE WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC CENSER AND COVER QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
5,000,000 - 7,000,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
the globular censer finely carved with a band of archaistic taotie masks defined by raised lines, flanked by a pair of upright scrolling handles in openwork, all resting on three short curled feet decorated with ruyi heads, the domed cover carved with a similar band of archaistic taotie motif surmounted by an intricate openwork coiled dragon, the stone of milky white tone with natural veins and inclusions
Provenance
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 19th November 1986, lot 366.
Christie's Hong Kong, 30th October 1995, lot 1253.
Christie's Hong Kong, 30th October 1995, lot 1253.
Condition
The overall condition is very good. The actual colour is quite close to 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
The form of the present lot is unusual for its tall body. For a white jade censer with similar decorations and flared handles but with a more compressed body, see Humphrey Hui, Tina Pang, and Michael Liu, Virtuous Treasures: Chinese Jades for the Scholar's Table, The University of Hong Kong, 2008, no. 11.