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A WHITE JADE 'GEESE' GROUP QING DYNASTY, 18TH – 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
- 15.5 cm, 6 1/8 in.
finely carved with two geese standing on a rocky promontory above churning waves, the two enamoured birds biting on a spray of millet, the stone of an even white colour, wood stand
Exhibited
Hong Kong Museum of Art (label).
Condition
The carving is in overall good condition, with only minor areas of loss to the extremities of the reeds and associated light polish to the beaks.
"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
A related jade carving of a single goose grasping in its beak a sprig of millet, from the Qing court collection and is now in the National Palace Museum, Taipei (inventory no. guyu 003809). See also a celadon jade carving of a single duck standing on a boulder, sold three times at auction, first in these rooms, 17th November 1975, lot 289, then at Christie's Hong Kong, 29th September 1992, lot 738, and again in these rooms, 8th April 2012, lot 1871.