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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'LOTUS PODS' CARVING QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Estimate
300,000 - 400,000 HKD
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Description
- Jade
modelled in the form of a large lotus pod with fifteen seeds supported on openwork meandering stems issuing furled lotus leaves to the base and sides of the pod, the curling stems issuing an attendant small lotus pod to the side, the stone of a translucent white colour accentuated with small patches of russet skin to the leaves and petals, wood stand
Provenance
Collection of Lady Patricia Ramsay (1886-1974).
Condition
The carving is in overall good condition with just expected minute bruises and nicks to the fragile extremities, including one shallow nick measuring approx. 1 cm to the edge of one leaf. Small areas have possibly been polished down to conceal earlier nicks.
"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 current piece is skillfully modelled in the round as lotus seedpods encircled by flowers and leaves, which represent fertility and speedy arrival of sons. Compare a jade carving of lotus pods similarly depicted with seeds exposed, illustrated in René-Yvon Lefebvre d’Argencé, Chinese Jades in the Avery Brundage Collection, Tokyo, 1977, pl. LI; another included in the Min Chiu Society exhibition Chinese Jade Carving, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1983, cat. no. 193; a third sold in our New York rooms, 12th September 2012, lot 297; and a further carving sold in our London rooms, 7th June 1994, lot 121.