Lot 3
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A MOTTLED JADE ELEPHANT PEBBLE QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jade
carved following the form and natural veining of the pebble depicting the elephant standing foursquare with its lowered head turned to its side, its trunk curled between sharp tusks and its tail sweeping over its hind haunch, the white stone with patches of dark green-red skin and russet inclusions

Exhibited

Chinese Decorative Arts from Two Private Collections, Bluett & Sons Ltd., London, 1974, cat. no. 116.

Condition

There is pitting to the surface of the stone, and traces of red pigment , otherwise the carving is 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Catalogue Note

Compare a similarly carved celadon jade elephant illustrated in René-Yvon Lefebvre d’Argencé, Chinese Jades in the Avery Brundage Collection, San Francisco, 1977, pl. XLIII; and one attributed to the late Tang to early Song period, included in the Oriental Ceramic Society exhibition Chinese Jade throughout the Ages, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 1975, cat. no. 205.