- 3664
A FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE 'LION' VASE GROUP QING DYNASTY, QIANLONG PERIOD |
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
- 9.5 cm, 3 3/4 in.
worked in the form of a lion seated beside a facetted gu vase, the beast with legs tucked underneath its body and tail curled alongside its rear haunches, its head facing forward detailed with bulging eyes beneath curled eyebrows, flaring nostrils and a bushy mane, the vase carved in low relief with stylised taotie masks between cicada lappets, the stone of a translucent white tone, carved zitan stand
Provenance
C.C. Tih Gallery, Hong Kong, 1973.
An American private collection.
An American private collection.
Condition
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.
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
Finely carved in the round in the form of a mythical animal carrying a vase in the form of an archaic bronze zun vessel on its back, this fine jade carving displays the Qianlong Emperor’s penchant for innovative objects that were rooted in archaism. The original zitan wood stand is skilfully carved in openwork with lingzhi, and precisely fitted. Compare a vessel modelled in the form of a mythological animal standing on four feet and carrying a vase on its back, in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, illustrated in Masterworks of Chinese Jade in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1973, pl. 29. See also a yellow jade vessel in the form of a mythical beast supporting a guang vessel, sold in these rooms, 3rd April 2018, lot 3636.
A white jade vase and cover in the form of a mythical beast supporting a vase, originally in the collection of Walter L. Behrens (1861-1913), was sold in these rooms, 5th October 2016, lot 3705. See also a larger vase of this type, with Qianlong mark and of the period, included in the International Exhibition of Chinese Art, Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1935, cat. no. 2831.
A white jade vase and cover in the form of a mythical beast supporting a vase, originally in the collection of Walter L. Behrens (1861-1913), was sold in these rooms, 5th October 2016, lot 3705. See also a larger vase of this type, with Qianlong mark and of the period, included in the International Exhibition of Chinese Art, Royal Academy of Arts, London, 1935, cat. no. 2831.