- 2001
A JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEAST MING DYNASTY
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
the small white pebble-shaped stone with russet stains carved in the form of a crouching beast with the body of a lion and a single horn on the head, the spine well rendered and its bushy tail sweeping back upon the body
Exhibited
Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1996, cat. no. 140.
Literature
Hei-Chi, Jades from the Hei-Chi Collection, Beijing, 2006, p. 176.
Condition
The overall condition is quite good. The russet staining is along the base of the stone and on the tail, The stone also has minor veining along the underside.
"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 dexterity of the carver is evident in this carving, which cleverly takes its form from the shape of the pebble to avoid any unnecessary wastage of the precious stone. Compare a similar figure in the Kirknorton collection, illustrated in Brian Morgan, Naturalism and Archaism. Chinese Jades from the Kirknorton Collection, London, 1995, pl. 50; and another included in the exhibition Exquisite Jade Carving, The University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong, 199, cat. no. 112.