- 3461
A PAIR OF CELADON JADE 'MAGNOLIA' CUPS QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 9.6 cm, 3 3/4 in.
each with flaring sides elegantly rendered in the form of a magnolia bloom with overlapping petals, the lower section encircled with a ring of smaller petals, all supported on an openwork base depicted in the form of a gnarled branch bearing attendant buds, the even celadon stone subtly accentuated with russet inclusions to one cup's rim
Condition
The cups are in good overall condition. There are typical minor bruises and tiny flakes to the fragile edges, including the rims and the tips of lower petals on the exterior of the cups as well as the edges of the openwork bases.
"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
These finely worked jade cups carry a layered symbolism in the choice of material and subject matter. The white magnolia (yulan) is a popular emblem of purity and the use of jade (yu) allows this conception to be executed harmoniously.
A related white jade 'magnolia' group, from the Concordia House collection, was sold in our New York rooms, 19th March 2007, lot 36. See also a Kangxi period white jade cup similarly worked in the form of a magnolia blossom in the Royal Ontario Museum, accession no. 992.23.1.2.
A related white jade 'magnolia' group, from the Concordia House collection, was sold in our New York rooms, 19th March 2007, lot 36. See also a Kangxi period white jade cup similarly worked in the form of a magnolia blossom in the Royal Ontario Museum, accession no. 992.23.1.2.