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A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE FIGURE OF A HORSE MING DYNASTY
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 HKD
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Description
- jade
the recumbent animal with head slightly lowered, caparisoned with an elaborate saddle on its back and fastened with reins around its face, the stone of a celadon tone flecked with russet
Provenance
An English private collection.
Bonhams London, 12th May 2011, lot 2.
Bonhams London, 12th May 2011, lot 2.
Condition
The figure is in overall good condition with tiny expected nicks to the edges, including one to the back of the saddle. There are minor natural flaws and pitting to the stone. The catalogue illustration is a tinge redder than the actual colour of the stone.
"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
Caparisoned horses were a popular representation amongst existing jade carvings of horses. Such representation drew closer parallel to ancient tomb models made of ceramic or stone.
A near identical Yuan-Ming dynasty jade horse from the collection of Victor Shaw was illustrated in James C.Y Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, The Asia Society, New York, 1980, p. 83, pl. 66. Another closely related jade horse, dated to Yuan dynasty or later, was included in the exhibition catalogue Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1996, p. 152, cat. no. 134. See also a similar Ming-dynasty example from the collection of Dr S.Y. Kwan, illustrated in Chan Lai Pik, Chinese Jades: The Dr S.Y. Kwan Collection, Hong Kong, 2012, pl. 63.
A near identical Yuan-Ming dynasty jade horse from the collection of Victor Shaw was illustrated in James C.Y Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, The Asia Society, New York, 1980, p. 83, pl. 66. Another closely related jade horse, dated to Yuan dynasty or later, was included in the exhibition catalogue Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1996, p. 152, cat. no. 134. See also a similar Ming-dynasty example from the collection of Dr S.Y. Kwan, illustrated in Chan Lai Pik, Chinese Jades: The Dr S.Y. Kwan Collection, Hong Kong, 2012, pl. 63.