- 55
明末至清初 青玉雕臥羊把件
估價
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
招標截止
描述
- Jade
depicted recumbent with its legs tucked beneath its body, its head turned backwards, detailed with a pair of ridged horns and a beard, the smoothly polished stone with brown highlights
Condition
As visible in the catalogue photo, the carving is in overall good condition. There are a few expected minor bruises and nicks to the edges and some natural imperfections in 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."
拍品資料及來源
Figures of rams have a long history in China, first appearing on Shang ritual bronzes and in the form of bronze lamps and ceramic tomb figures during the Han dynasty. By the Qing dynasty the ram had acquired many symbolic associations: it was considered symbolic of peace, prosperity and filial piety, as it was said to kneel with reverence when drinking its mother’s milk.
A jade ram modelled in a similar reclining pose, with its head sharply turned backwards, was sold in these rooms, 19th November 1985, lot 32; another was sold in our New York rooms, 26th February 1982, lot 367, and possibly the same piece sold at Christie’s London, 14th-16th December 1983, lot 538; and a further example was sold at Christie’s London, 8th December 1986, lot 489.
A jade ram modelled in a similar reclining pose, with its head sharply turned backwards, was sold in these rooms, 19th November 1985, lot 32; another was sold in our New York rooms, 26th February 1982, lot 367, and possibly the same piece sold at Christie’s London, 14th-16th December 1983, lot 538; and a further example was sold at Christie’s London, 8th December 1986, lot 489.