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A BLACK AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A RECUMBENT DOG MING DYNASTY
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 HKD
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Description
- Jade
skilfully rendered in the form of a reclining dog with its head resting on its front paws, its emaciated body detailed with protruding ribs, the stone of a pale celadon colour accented with black patches and russet highlights
Condition
minor bruises and surface wear, otherwise 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
Produced from the Tang dynasty, jade figures of dogs remained popular throughout the dynasties in China. Compare a similar example, from the Hei-Chi collection, included in the Min Chiu Society exhibition Chinese Jade Carving, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1983, cat. no. 136; one from the collection of Victor Shaw, included in the exhibition Exquisite Jade Carving. Figures, Animals, Ornaments, Art Gallery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 1996, cat. no. 79; and a third, offered in this sale, lot 200.