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A RETICULATED JADE 'LADY AND CRANE' PLAQUE SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description
- Jade
the variegated beige stone skilfully reticulated with a lady, possibly Xiwangmu, seated amidst craggy rockwork with a crane perched beside her, the poised and demure figure adorned with an elaborate headdress
Condition
This carving is likely to be a section of a larger oval plaque, the rough being now polished along the edge to its current triangular form. There are some insignificant nibbles or minor shallow chips along the extremities.
"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
This piece is notable for the naturalistic modelling of the rockwork. Two jade carvings fashioned in a similar style, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, are illustrated in Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum. Jade, vol. 5, Tang, Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan Dynasties, Beijing, 2011, pls. 95 and 96, the first carved with a scholar, and the second with an immortal; and another also in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures in the Palace Museum. Jadeware (II), Hong Kong, 1995, pl. 99. This piece is a fragment of what was probably originally an oval-shaped reticulated plaque depicting a larger figure scene. See for example a Song dynasty plaque similarly depicting a court lady surrounded by elaborate rockery, sold in these rooms 4th April 2012, lot 3017.