- 1992
A WHITE JADE LION CUB SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
180,000 - 220,000 HKD
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Description
the cream coloured white jade with russet tinges, carved in the form of a crouching lion cub resting on all-fours, his youthful face set off by large round eyes, pierced through the centre with a small aperture
Exhibited
Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1996, cat. no. 86.
Literature
Hei-Chi, Jades from the Hei-Chi Collection, Beijing, 2006, p. 155.
Condition
The overall condition is very good. The stone has a smooth patina.
"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 playful rendering of this piece is characteristic of Song archaism; for mythical lions similarly carved in the forward-crouching pose, see two in the Kirknorton collection, illustrated in Brian Morgan, Naturalism and Archaism. Chinese Jades from the Kirknorton Collection, London, 1995, pls. 46 and 48; and a later example sold at Christie's London, 15th May 2007, lot 342.