- 1997
A WHITE JADE OPENWORK DRAGON FINIAL YUAN DYNASTY
Estimate
180,000 - 220,000 HKD
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Description
the highly-polished white oval stone carved in the round with a striding dragon amid clouds, the top of the body with some russet streaks, the underside slightly concave pierced with three pairs of aperatures for attachment
Literature
Hei-Chi, Jades from the Hei-Chi Collection, Beijing, 2006, p. 166.
Condition
The overall condition is very good with a few old chips to the the back of the dragon and on the base along natural veining, that has been polished and stained russet.
"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 piece is an example of the level of jade carving attained by the Yuan dynasty, as seen in the intricate openwork and details of the dragon. Compare a related example, but of larger proportions and catalogued as a headdress ornament, in the British Museum, London, illustrated in Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, pl. 25:15; and a finial sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 3rd December 2008, lot 2617.