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A WHITE JADE MARRIAGE BOWL QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- jade and spinach jade
the quatrelobed bowl supported on four splayed feet, the center of the interior carved in high relief with a pair of catfish swimming among chrysanthemum flowers, flanked by a pair of handles with a deer seated atop and suspending loose ring handles, the exterior with the bajixiang (Eight Buddhist Emblems), with a fitted spinach jade stand (2)
Provenance
Acquired in Boston, Massachusetts in the early 20th century and thence by descent.
Condition
There are tiny chips to the corners of the feet, and some nicks around the rim. The bowl and stand are in overall good condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Large 'marriage' bowls of this type typically bear symbols relating to marital bliss and blessing, such as the pair of catfish, chrysanthemum and bat on the present piece, which form the rebus "May you have happiness year after year after year."
The combination of two catfish with chrysanthemums can be seen on the interior of a dark green 'marriage' bowl exhibited at the Minnesota Museum of Art illustrated in Jade as Sculpture, Minnesota Museum of Art, 1975, no. 52. The theme of chrysanthemums, but without the catfish, can be seen on a dark spinach jade 'marriage' bowl in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco illustrated in René-Yvon Lefebvre d'Argencé, Chinese Jades in the Avery Brundage Collection, The de Young Museum Society, 1972, p. 138, pl. LXII.
The combination of two catfish with chrysanthemums can be seen on the interior of a dark green 'marriage' bowl exhibited at the Minnesota Museum of Art illustrated in Jade as Sculpture, Minnesota Museum of Art, 1975, no. 52. The theme of chrysanthemums, but without the catfish, can be seen on a dark spinach jade 'marriage' bowl in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco illustrated in René-Yvon Lefebvre d'Argencé, Chinese Jades in the Avery Brundage Collection, The de Young Museum Society, 1972, p. 138, pl. LXII.