- 2053
A JADE CARVING OF A PIG HAN DYNASTY
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description
carved as a stylised pig with strong, slanting slashes delineating the animal's head, limbs and back, the underside polished flat, the stone of greyish celadon tone with white mottling, russet inclusions and light calcification
Condition
A few minute flakes/chips to the right edge (0.2 X 0.1cm and 0.4 X 0.15cm), left underside corner (0.4 X 0.4 cm), and lower centre edge of mouth (0.4 X 0.25 cm), as well as the raised tip (0.9 X 0.45 cm) at the back. Russet inclusion at the reverse side (around 7 X 1.5 cm) between the 2 legs.
"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
As a symbol of prosperity, abundance and fertility, pig was a popular subject in ancient Chinese jade carvings.
A closely related example is in the Seattle Art Museum, published by James C.Y. Watt in Chinese Jades from the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, 1989, pl. 29.