A SPINACH-GREEN JADE GUI-FORM CENSER AND COVER, QIANLONG PERIODChina, 1736-1795. Superbly carved with deep rounded sides raised on a flared foot, flanked by two wide upright S-shaped loop handles, the domed cover surmounted by an intricately carved and pierced finial in the form of a ferocious dragon, above a central aperture to the interior of the cover. Finely carved around the exterior of the bowl and cover with archaistic taotie mask designs interspersed by cross-hatched lozenges, C- and S-scrolls, and an angular scroll, the foot encircled by a band of ruyi heads. The translucent stone is of a deep spinach-green color with dark specks, russet veins, and cloudy inclusions.Provenance: Robin and Fay Marx, Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, acquired before 1954 and thence by descent in the family. Copies of four old insurance valuations from John Sparks Ltd., each confirming the dating above, accompany this lot. The fourth and last valuation is dated 28 January 1965, signed by Peter Vaughan (Director of John Sparks Ltd.), and states a value for the present lot (no. 29) of GBP 2,000 or approx. EUR 60,500 (converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing). Robin Marx (1923-1975) was a merchant banker with an erudite passion for Chinese jades. By the early 1950s, he had built an impressive collection with the help and guidance of celebrated London dealer Peter Sparks of John Sparks Ltd. Robin was a distant relative of the influential economist Karl Marx. He bequeathed a significant part of his library to the British Museum, a fellow employee of his was Ian Fleming, and he regularly shared a box at the races with Princess Margaret. For decades after Robin's death, his wife Fay kept his collection on loving display in the family home. A part of the collection was sold by Christie's on 16 December 2022 after Fay's passing in 2021, including two pieces which were also included in the John Sparks insurance valuations: A spinach-green jade brushpot, Qianlong period, initially valued at GBP 250 (no. 8) and sold by Christie's for EUR 56,700, and lot 137, a 'dragon' jar and cover, Jiajing mark and period, initially valued at GBP 375 (no. 37) and sold by Christie's for EUR 94,500, lot 132. Condition: Good condition with minor wear and minuscule nibbling. The jade with natural fissures, some of which have developed into small hairline cracks.Weight: 1,134 g Dimensions: Width 24.3 cm Expert's note: This censer is notable for its bold, well-proportioned form as well as its exquisitely carved archaistic taotie mask decorations and magnificent, pierced, coiled dragon-form finial. During the eighteenth century, some of the finest jade carvings found their inspiration in archaic artifacts collected and treasured by the emperors. The decorative motifs on the body of the present censer draw inspiration from archaic bronze vessels. Roger Keverne explains in his 1991 publication, Jade, pp. 164, that spinach-green incense burners of this type were found in the Imperial palace.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's New York, 21 March 2019, lot 1110 Price: USD 555,000 or approx. EUR 614,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A large spinach-green jade tripod censer and cover, Qing dynasty, 18th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related color, manner of carving with similar taotie decoration, and size (24.4 cm), as well as the related gui form with a similar open worked dragon finial, the vessel however raised on three legs.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 30 May 2005, lot 1567 Price: HKD 780,000 or approx. EUR 144,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A large spinach-green jade tripod censer and cover, Qianlong period Expert remark: Compare the closely related color, manner of carving with similar taotie decoration, and size (24.8 cm), as well as the related gui form with similar handles and openworked dragon finial, the vessel however raised on three legs and carved with flanges. 乾隆菠菜綠玉雕簋形蓋爐中國，1736-1795 年。由于平台拍品叙述的长度限制，我们移除了中文叙述，完整中文叙述请至www.zacke.at查看
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A SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'SEVEN SAGES OF THE BAMBOO GROVE' (ZHULIN QIXIAN) BRUSHPOT, BITONG, QIANLONG PERIODExpert's note: The present brushpot is extraordinary in how the master carver transformed the vessel into a three-dimensional multi-layered canvas, with the image continuing and revealing itself through the physical turning of the vessel by the beholder. It is also noteworthy that to produce such a magnificent vessel, a very large jade boulder of remarkable quality would have been used, with the carving process and hollowing of the brushpot creating significant wastage of material, underscoring the lavish expenditure in the process of making this exceptional scholarly vessel.China, 1736-1795. Of cylindrical form, raised on three short ogee-bracket feet. Deftly carved in deep relief with a continuous scene of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove engaged in various pursuits and accompanied by their boy attendants in the eponymous bamboo grove amid craggy rockwork, towering pines, and swirling clouds. The partially translucent stone is of a dark spinach-green hue with expected icy inclusions and dark spots.Provenance: Collection of Roger Meffreys, and thence by descent in the same family. A private collection in France, acquired from the above. Roger Meffreys (1899-1976) was a French diplomat who served in China between 1936 and 1946. His first position in Shanghai was General Consul, later being assigned the position of Ambassador for France in Beijing until 1946. Meffreys became enamored with Chinese culture and works of art, frequently visiting Beijing's antique shops and meeting famous artists including Xu Beihong. He built an exceptional collection, which he then took with him after his appointment as Ambassador ended. Meffreys continued in various diplomatic positions in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand, before retiring in his hometown of Grenoble.Condition: Very good condition with natural wear, traces of use, two small chips around one foot, possibly with an associated minuscule repair. The stone with natural inclusions and fissures, some of which have developed into small hairline cracks.Weight: 1,897.7 g Dimensions: Height 16.1 cm, Diameter 13.4 cm Two of the sages are playing a game of weiqi (go), with one of them reaching into the container (weiqizhe) by his side for a counter, as a third looks on, while the four other sages are gathered around a table as one of them writes a poem on a scroll. One of the attendants is climbing a bamboo stalk, while another is fanning a kettle, preparing tea for the group.The 'Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove' were mid-3rd century literati who had renounced their official status and careers, retreating to the countryside in protest against the corrupt politics of the Wei dynasty rulers. They advocated freedom of individual beliefs which were inspired by Daoist philosophy. The design of the 'Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove' (zhulin qixian) especially appealed to the Qianlong Emperor's wish to depict himself as an upright ruler and his desire to be seen as a man of letters. The seven sages, depicted gathered under a bamboo grove drinking, composing poetry, and enjoying each other's company, came to represent scholars disenchanted with official policies and are symbols of an incorruptible personality. They reflect the virtues of art and intellectual pursuits.Literature comparison: Compare a closely related spinach-green jade brushpot, 14 cm high, also dated to the Qianlong period, exhibited by the Oriental Ceramic Society at Bonhams London, Reginald and Lena Palmer, their Collection, and the Oriental Ceramic Society, 1921-1970, 27 October 2021. Compare a related brushpot, inscribed with a Qianlong poem and dated to the period, in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, exhibited in The Refined Taste of the Emperor: Special Exhibition of Archaic and Pictorial Jades of the Ch'ing Court, 1997, Taipei, cat. no. 56.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's New York, 19 March 2007, lot 50 Price: USD 240,000 or approx. EUR 330,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A superb imperially inscribed spinach jade brushpot, Mark and period of Qianlong, dated 1776 AD Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, color, and manner of carving. Note that this brushpot also depicts the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove. It is also inscribed with a poem by the Qianlong Emperor and a cyclical date. 乾隆時期菠菜綠玉雕《竹林七賢》筆筒中國，1736-1795 年。呈圓柱形，三短足。深浮雕。作品的刀功深遒，人物形象栩栩如生。尤其是多層佈景。 來源：Roger Meffreys收藏，在同一家族保存；法國私人收藏，購於上述收藏。Roger Meffreys (1899-1976) 是一位法國外交官，1936年至1946年間在中國任職。他在上海最初是總領事，後來被任命為法國駐北京大使，直到1946年。Meffreys十分喜愛中國文化和藝術作品，經常參觀北京的美術館、古董店並見過徐悲鴻在內的著名藝術家。 他建立了一個非凡的收藏，並在大使任期結束後帶走。 Meffreys之後在新加坡、香港和泰國擔任外交職務，然後在家鄉格勒諾布爾退休。 品相：狀況極好，有磨損、使用痕跡，一隻腳邊緣有兩個小缺口，有小修。玉石帶有天然斑紋和裂隙。 重量：1,897.7 克 尺寸：高 16.1 厘米，直徑 13.4 厘米由于平台拍品叙述的长度限制，我们移除了中文叙述，完整中文叙述请至www.zacke.at查看
AN IMPERIAL YELLOW 'DRAGON' SNUFF BOTTLE, ENAMEL ON COPPER, CHINA, 18TH CENTURYProbably made between 1720 and 1750 in Guangzhou for the Palace Workshops in Beijing. Of flattened form, the pear-shaped body rising from an oval foot to a cylindrical neck, the foot and mouth each with a distinct copper rim. Finely painted in bright enamels with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl amid swirling clouds above crashing waves, all against an Imperial yellow ground, the foot and neck with blue line borders against a white ground. The neck and foot each flanked by a pair of loop handles. The base neatly enameled with a stylized floral mark.Provenance: Jade House, Hong Kong, 1996. Collection of Cynthia G. Locke, acquired from the above and thence by descent. A copy of the original invoice from Jade House, dated 28 October 1996, confirming the dating above, and stating a purchase price of USD 1,500 or approx. EUR 2,700 (converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing), accompanies this lot. Cynthia Graser Locke (1923-2019) was an American collector of snuff bottles who lived in Duxbury, Massachusetts. She was an active member of the International Chinese Snuff Bottle Society which allowed her to travel the world, attending many of the Society's conventions.Condition: Good condition with minor old wear and manufacturing irregularities, minor flaking and small losses to the enamel.Stopper: Gilt metal (20th century) Weight: 20.5 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 62 mm. Diameter neck 10 mm and mouth 8 mm. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Bonhams New York, 16 March 2015, lot 1099 Price: USD 4,750 or approx. EUR 5,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: An enamel on copper 'dragon' snuff bottle, probably Imperial, Palace Workshops, Guangzhou. 1720-1750 Expert remark: Compare the closely related enamel decoration on a copper body with similarly painted dragons and a blue line border. Note the size (7.3 cm). 十八世紀銅胎琺瑯黃地飛龍鼻煙壺可能爲1720 -1750年間，廣州，為宮廷製作。器身扁平，呈梨形，橢圓形圈足，足和壺口有銅邊。精美琺瑯彩繪一條浪上飛龍戲珠，黃色釉地，足部和頸部白地藍紋。頸部和足部兩側各有一對環形耳。 來源： 香港Jade House藝廊，1996年。Cynthia G. Locke私人收藏，購於上述藝廊，保存至今。隨附一份Jade House藝廊1996年10月28日出具的原始發票複印件，確認以上斷代以及售價為USD 1,500 ，相當於 EUR 2,700 (根據當時通貨膨脹率)。Cynthia Graser Locke (1923-2019年) 是一位住在美國馬薩諸塞州達克斯伯裡的鼻煙壺收藏家。 她是國際中國鼻煙壺協會的活躍成員，她曾環遊世界，參加協會的許多會議。 品相：狀況良好，有輕微磨損和製造不規則、輕微剝落和琺瑯小缺損。 壺蓋：鎏金金屬蓋 (二十世紀) 重量：20.5 克 尺寸：含壺蓋高62 毫米，頸部直徑10 毫米，壺口直徑 8 毫米 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：紐約邦瀚斯， 2015年3月16日，lot 1099 價格：USD 4,750（相當於今日EUR 5,500） 描述：1720-1750年銅胎畫琺瑯飛龍吐珠鼻煙壺 專家評論：比較非常相近的銅體上有琺瑯裝飾，有類似的彩繪龍和藍色線條邊框。請注意尺寸(7.3 釐米)。
A MOLDED AND CARVED PORCELAIN 'CABBAGE' SNUFF BOTTLE, CHINA, 1850-1920Crisply molded in the form of a baicai (Chinese cabbage), standing on its top end, the mouth rim formed from the base of the stalk, the leaves carefully articulated with naturalistic veins, a top portion of some folded back as they wilt to reveal the smooth, inner portion of the bud, the exterior finely enameled in shades of green.Provenance: French trade.Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and firing irregularities, very minor loss to enamel at the rim. Stopper: Glass Weight: 40 g Dimensions: Height including stopper 79 mm. Diameter neck 11 mm and mouth 9 mm. In Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art, T. T. Bartholomew remarks that because of its green (qing) and white (bai) colors, “the Chinese cabbage is a pun for qing and qingbai, both meaning 'without stain', as in a clean personal record." Bartholomew also notes that the second character of the word for cabbage (cai) is a pun for 'wealth', and that the Chinese believe that eating this vegetable will help one gain prosperity.Literature comparison:Compare to two related bottles from the same group in the J & J Collection, illustrated by Moss et. al., The Art of the Chinese Snuff Bottle, vol. 1, no. 245. Comparison between the two bottles reveals that minor details of incised and smaller raised lines were added after the principal features were imposed by the mold. Also compare another related carved white jade cabbage-form bottle in the collection of Denis Low and illustrated by R. Kleiner, Treasures from the Sanctum of Enlightened Respect, p. 68, no. 55Auction result comparison: Type: Near-identicalAuction: Christie's New York, 22 March 2007, lot 58Price: USD 6,000 or approx. EUR 8,100 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A molded porcelain cabbage-form snuff bottle, 1850-1920Expert remark: Note the identical form, similar decoration and size (71.8 mm). 1850-1920年堆塑白菜鼻煙壺堆塑雕刻成白菜的形狀，根部朝上成壺口，葉子紋理刻畫自然，皺褶形象生動，綠色琺瑯深淺不一，更顯獨特。 來源：法國古玩交易。品相：狀況極佳，有輕微磨損和燒製不規則，邊緣琺瑯小缺損。 壺蓋：玻璃 重量：40 克 尺寸：含蓋高79 毫米，頸部直徑11 毫米, 壺口直徑9 毫米文獻比較： 比較兩件相近鼻煙壺，收藏於J & J Collection，見Moss編，《The Art of the Chinese Snuff Bottle》，卷1，編號245。比較兩件鼻煙壺，有雕刻和較小凸起線的小細節。比較另一件相近的白玉雕花白菜鼻煙壺，Denis Low收藏，見R. Kleiner，《Treasures from the Sanctum of Enlightened Respect》，頁68，編號55。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：幾乎相同 拍賣：紐約佳士得，2007年3月22日，lot 58 價格：USD 6,000（相當於今日EUR 8,100） 描述：1850-1920年白玉雕花白菜鼻煙壺 專家評論：請注意相同的外形，相似的裝飾和尺寸(71.8毫米)。
AN INSCRIBED AND TRANSLUCENT JADE 'ORCHIDS' BOWL, CHINA, 18th CENTURYInscription: 'Although the orchids belong to the grass, they are graceful and fragrant.'The deep rounded sides rising from a slightly splayed, massive ring foot to a gently everted rim, with a neatly slanted lip, a distinct hallmark of 18th century jade bowls. The remarkably well-polished stone is of a fine white color with hues of pale celadon and some cloudy inclusions. To one side, raised in high relief, we find a single orchid growing from a craggy rock next to a small lingzhi mushroom. The masterfully incised calligraphy is well-defined in gilt and highlighted in red lacquer. Provenance: S. Bernstein & Co., Jade & Oriental Art, San Francisco. Isidore Cohn, Jr., MD, New Orleans, USA, acquired c. 2002 from the above and thence by descent in the same family. Label to the foot: 'S. Bernstein & Co, San Francisco 2787.' Isidore Cohn (1921-2015) was a prominent surgeon in New Orleans. Dr. Cohn served as the first Vice President of the American College of Surgeons (1993). He was a passionate collector of art, with several exhibitions of pieces from his collection conducted by The New Orleans Museum of Art, including 'Chinese Jades from the Collection of Marianne and Isidore Cohn, Jr.' in 2013-2014. Sam Bernstein is an internationally recognized specialist dealer in Chinese antiquities. He has authored thirteen volumes on Chinese art including 'The Emperor's Jade Suit' and 'Chinese Jade: The Immortal Stone'. Over the past twenty-five years, Mr. Bernstein has gained experience in forming some of the greatest collections of Asian art in the world. Both of his parents were passionate collectors of Asian art and traveled extensively throughout the Far East. In 1991, Mr. Bernstein founded S. Bernstein & Co., Jade and Oriental Art, a gallery in San Francisco located in the historic Fairmont Hotel, which specializes in museum quality Chinese jade and related arts.Condition: Superb condition with only minor old wear. The stone with natural inclusions.Weight: 145.6 gDimensions: Diameter 9 cm Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's New York, 20 September 2013, lot 1697Price: USD 32,500 or approx. EUR 39,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: An Inscribed Pale Olive-White Jade Bowl, Late 18th/19th CenturyExpert remark: Compare the inscription.Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's London, 6 November 2012, lot 143Price: GBP 27,500 or approx. EUR 51,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A Pair Of Inscribed And Gilt-Decorated Pale Celadon Jade Bowls, 18th CenturyExpert remark: Compare the inscriptions. Note that this lot is for two bowls. 十八世紀詩文蘭草玉碗侈口，深圓腹，圈足。碗口邊緣整齊，這是十八世紀玉碗的明顯標誌。 玉石經過精心打磨，呈現出細膩的白色，帶有淺青色調和一些絮狀物。在碗的一側高浮雕一朵蘭花從崎嶇的岩石中生長出來，旁邊是一朵小靈芝。詩句鎏金雕刻精美，並以紅漆突出。款識：蘭雖為草秀而香 來源：舊金山S. Bernstein & Co.Jade & Oriental Art藝廊；. Isidore Cohn，M.D收藏，2002年購於上述藝廊，自此保存在同一家族中。足部可見藝廊標籤“S. Bernstein & Co, San Francisco 2787"。品相：狀況極佳，只有輕微磨損，具有天然內沁。 重量：145.6 克 尺寸：直徑 9 厘米拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：紐約佳士得，2013年9月20日，lot 1697 價格：USD 32,500（相當於今日EUR 39,000） 描述：清十八/十九世紀青白玉御題詩文盌 專家評論：比較款識。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：倫敦佳士得，2012年11月6日，lot 143 價格：GBP 27,500（相當於今日EUR 51,000） 描述：青白玉雕石榴紋題詩盌一對 專家評論：比較款識。請注意此為一對。由于平台拍品叙述的长度限制，我们移除了中文叙述，完整中文叙述请至www.zacke.at查看
A WOMAN'S JADE-GREEN-GROUND KESI SILK 'CHRYSANTHEMUM' INFORMAL ROBE, QING DYNASTYExpert's note: The colors jade-green and turquoise are usually reserved for high ranking concubines and female members of the Imperial family.China, 19th century. Finely worked with colorful leafy blossoming chrysanthemum sprays picked out in vibrant shades of yellow, salmon, and white against a turquoise green ground. The black-ground collar similarly decorated in three-blue silk with vases filled with lingzhi, blossoming lotus and peonies borne on leafy scrolling vines, above a parallel border stitched with a band of stylized butterflies framed by floral bands. The interior lined with bright pink silk.Provenance: New York trade. Acquired from the estate of a noted rug-dealer.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear, soiling and creasing, few loose threads.Dimensions: Length 135 cm, Width 154.5 cm (across sleeves) The kesi technique is a particularly intricate way of introducing pattern within the weave of the fabric: the various colors are woven on separate bobbins creating the 'cut' effect at the boundaries between the colors, hence the name kesi or 'cut silk'. The technique is extremely time-consuming and skilled, achieving a reverse that is often as well-presented as the front of the fabric.Chrysanthemums, symbolizing happiness and vitality, are a popular autumn flower in China and carry special significance during lunar new year celebrations. Since ancient times, people have drunk wine from their fermented petals. Many ancient scholars and philosophers have written about how these flowers promote long life, health, and happiness. Chrysanthemums are mentioned in Chinese historical records as far back as the 15th century BC.Literature comparison:Compare a closely related green-ground kesi silk robe with chrysanthemums, 142 cm long, dated to the Tongzhi period, in the Victoria & Albert Museum, accession number T.79-1966.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's London, 12 May 2015, lot 205 Price: GBP 10,625 or approx. EUR 18,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A jade-green-ground informal robe, late 19th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related turquoise green ground and the related floral decoration.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's London, 16 May 2014, lot 1225 Price: GBP 7,500 or approx. EUR 13,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A lady's informal kesi robe, 19th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related kesi technique and turquoise ground as well as the related floral decoration. 清代湖綠色緙絲菊花紋襯衣中國，十九世紀。圓領，大襟右衽，不開裾，直身式袍。粉色素紡絲綢裡。領邊裝飾黑地三藍色蘭花紋、蓮花紋與靈芝等。湖綠色素緞上繡松針菊、萬壽菊、牡丹菊、大麗菊等各種各色菊花。 來源：紐約古玩交易，從一位著名地毯經銷商的遺產中購得。 品相：狀況極好，有輕微磨損、污垢和摺痕，少量鬆脫的線頭。 尺寸：長135 厘米, 寬154.5 厘米 (兩袖之間)文獻比較： 比較一件非常相近的同治湖綠色緙絲菊花紋襯衣，長142 厘米，收藏於維多利亞和亞伯特博物館，館藏編號T.79-1966。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：倫敦佳士得，2015年5月12日，lot 205 價格：GBP 10,625（相當於今日EUR 18,000） 描述：十九世紀末青玉色長袍 專家評論：比較非常相近的綠松石和相近的花紋裝飾。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：倫敦佳士得，2014年5月16日，lot 1225 價格：GBP 7,500（相當於今日EUR 13,000） 描述：十九世紀緙絲女性襯衣 專家評論：比較非常相近的緙絲技巧和綠松石地，以及相近的花紋裝飾。
A CELADON JADE CARVING OF A FINGER CITRON, CHINA, 18TH - 19TH CENTURYThe naturalistically carved 'Buddha Hand' attached to an open worked gnarled stem issuing attendant leaves, exquisitely carved with nine 'fingers' extending sinuously and mingling at their tips. The delicately polished, translucent stone of a pale celadon hue with russet patches as well as cloudy and icy inclusions.Provenance: French trade.Condition: Superb condition with minor wear and microscopic nibbles here and there. The inside of the fruit with a few untreated drilling tracks, not visible from outside. The stone with natural inclusions and fissures, some of which have developed into small hairline cracks over time.Weight: 436.7 gDimensions: Length 14.3 cm The Chinese name for finger citron, foshou, is also a pun based on fu for 'blessings' or 'riches' followed by shou for 'longevity'. In addition, the finger citron fruit was thought to resemble the hand of the Buddha, with its idealized, lotus-shaped 'fingers'. Although inedible, the fruit has a strong citrus fragrance which is often used for scenting rooms, and for offerings at the Buddhist altar.Literature comparison: Compare a related jade finger citron, in the Palace Museum, Beijing, illustrated in Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum: Jade 9. Qing dynasty, Beijing, 2011, no. 159. Compare a related jade carving of a finger citron, illustrated by Roger Keverne, Jade, London, 1995, pp. 165, fig. 94. Compare a related group included in the exhibition, Minor Arts of China, IV, Spink & Sons, London, 1989, illustrated in the catalog, p. 124, no. 174.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's New York, 22 September 2020, lot 205 Price: USD 80,900 or approx. EUR 87,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A pale celadon jade carving of a finger citron, Qianlong period Expert remark: Compare the related hue of the jade and leafy branch carved at the base. Note the size (16.3 cm). 十八至十九世紀青玉佛手自然隨形雕刻佛手瓜形擺件，下方有一小枝。玉石呈淺青色，帶有赤褐色脈紋和淺灰色脈理以及絮狀物。整體瑩潤光滑。 來源：法國古玩交易。 品相：狀況極佳，有輕微磨損和微小的磕損。內部有一些未經處理的鑽孔痕跡，從外面看不到。玉石上有天然的内沁和裂隙，有些隨著時間的推移已經發展成細小的裂紋。 重量：436.7 克 尺寸：長 14.3 厘米 文獻比較: 比較一件相近的佛手玉，收藏於北京故宮博物院，見《故宮博物院藏品大系・玉器編9・清代》，北京，2011年，編號159。比較一件相近的佛手玉，見Roger Keverne，《Jade》，倫敦，1995年，頁165，圖94。比較一件相近的玉器，見《Minor Arts of China》，卷四，Spink & Sons，倫敦，1989年，頁124，編號174。 拍賣比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：紐約蘇富比，2020年9月22日，lot 205 價錢：USD 80,900（相當今日EUR 87,000） 描述：清乾隆青白玉雕佛手擺件 專家註釋：比較相近的底座雕刻的玉石和綠葉樹枝的色調。請注意尺寸 (16.3 厘米)。
A WHITE JADE 'DRAGON' SNUFF BOTTLE, CHINA, 18TH CENTURYWell hollowed, the rounded rectangular body supported on a wide oval foot and rising to a short cylindrical neck with a flat lip. Neatly incised to one side with a ferocious dragon emerging from swirling clouds and exhaling smoke as it reaches for the sacred pearl in the water below, and to the other side with fishermen in a sampan floating along a river, with a pavilion on the shore under a cliff. The base incised with a fruiting peach branch. The translucent stone is of a superb white color, near-absolutely pure, with very few minute cloudy and pale brown inclusions.Provenance: The VWS Collection, acquired by the previous owner's father (1890-1977) in China during the 1930s and thence by descent within the family. The VWS collection tells the extraordinary story of a family fleeing the Tsarist Empire in Russia. Their journey began in 1903 as the Chinese Eastern Railway, the eastern branch of the Trans-Siberian Railway, was completed. Fleeing, like others, a climate of political persecution and anti-Semitism, the family settled in Harbin, the northernmost city in China and started to develop its businesses from 1906 onwards. Like many others, they were attracted to this cosmopolitan place, then a major economic and cultural center in Manchuria, because of its large Jewish community. In Harbin, the father, a cultured, open-minded and multilingual man, felt at home and his early successes in business earned him respect. By 1932, he and his family were forced to flee again, following the Japanese invasion of Manchuria, and found a new home in Shanghai. From there, his businesses took him to Hong Kong, North America, and other Asian countries, where the family would remain for many years. They began collecting art in China during the 1930s and these artworks have remained with the family heirs ever since.Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear and minuscule nibbling to the interior of the mouth. Natural inclusions and fissures, mostly invisible to the naked eye. Stopper: Coral cabochon of good color, carved as a coiled chilong Weight: 66.6 gDimensions: Height including stopper 65 mm. Diameter neck 19 mm and mouth 6 mm Auction comparison: Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's New York, 24 March 2011, lot 1574Price: USD 80,500 or approx. EUR 94,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A white jade 'kui dragons' snuff bottle, 1750-1850Expert remark: Compare the related depiction of dragons and the identical color of the jade. 十八世紀白玉龍紋鼻煙壺掏膛良好，圓頸，溜肩，長方壺身，橢圓形圈足。一面淺浮雕雲海騰龍，口吐煙霧，水上飛著一顆寶珠；另一面浮雕漁民沿河漂流，下方岸邊有一座亭子。圈足刻有仙桃。半透明玉石，輕微内沁，玉質油潤，雕工細膩，製作精良。 來源：VWS 收藏，前主人的父親 (1890-1977)於上世紀三十年代在中國購得，保存在同一家族至今。VWS收藏講述了一個家庭逃離沙皇俄羅斯帝國的非凡故事。他們的旅程始於 1903 年，當時西伯利亞大鐵路東部支線中東鐵路竣工。 和其他人一樣，為了逃離政治迫害和反猶太主義的環境，全家定居在中國最北端的城市哈爾濱，並從 1906 年開始發展業務。 像許多其他人一樣，他們被這個國際化的城市吸引，因為這裡有龐大的猶太社區，當時這裡是滿洲的主要經濟和文化中心。 在哈爾濱，父親是一個有教養、思想開放、會說多種語言的人，他早年在商業上的成功為他贏得了尊重。 1932 年，日本入侵滿洲後，他和家人再次被迫逃離，並在上海找到了新家。 從那裡開始，他的生意將他帶到了香港、北美和其他亞洲國家，他的家人在那裡待了很多年。 他們於 1930 年代開始在中國收藏藝術品，這些藝術品自此一直由家族繼承人保管。 品相：狀況極好，只有輕微磨損，壺口內的微小磕損。自然的內沁和天然裂縫，大部分肉眼不可見。 壺蓋：圓面珊瑚，螭龍紋 重量：66.6 克 尺寸：含蓋高 65 毫米，頸部直徑19 毫米，壺口6 毫米 拍賣比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：紐約佳士得，2011年3月24日，lot 1574 價錢：USD 80,500（相當今日EUR 94,000） 描述：1750-1850年白玉雕夔龍鼻煙壺 專家註釋：比較相近的龍紋和相同的玉石顏色。
AN IMPERIAL CINNABAR LACQUER 'ZHANG SHENG'S DREAM' SNUFF BOTTLE, CHINA, 1730-1830Attributed to the Palace Workshops, Beijing. Of flattened ovoid form, deeply carved through the layers of cinnabar lacquer with a continuous landscape scene divided by rockwork and trees, one side with Zhang Sheng sleeping at his desk on a covered porch, as he sleeps a wispy line representing the dreams of the young scholar swirls above his head, flowing and spreading into the other side of the bottle showing him in a passionate embrace with his forbidden love, Cui Yingying, all on a variety of diaper grounds.Provenance: Galerie Max in Brussels, Belgium, 19 February 1966 (according to an ancient family ledger inspected by Cabinet Portier, Paris, France, during their appraisal of the complete de Strycker estate; this ledger remains in the possession of the de Strycker family and may not be copied). Collection of Robert and Isabelle de Strycker, acquired from the above and thence by descent in the same family. Robert de Strycker (1903-1968) was a French engineer who specialized in metallurgy. He was a Stanford graduate, a professor at the University of Leuven, a director of the Institute of Metallurgy at the Universite Catholique de Louvain, and one of the most influential members of the faculty of applied sciences. After World War II, he made large contributions to France's post-war recovery. Robert and his wife Isabelle (1915-2010) first encountered Chinese art at the British Museum during a stay in London in the 1930s. Enamored with the style and beauty, they both decided to study and collect Chinese works of art. In 1938 they eventually began to build their collection, buying from Belgian, Parisian, and English dealers. They kept close contact with the famous English collector Sir Harry Garner (1891-1977) and noted Czech collector and expert Fritz Low-Beer (1906-1976). In 1964, the couple lent 174 objects from their collection to the Belgian city of Leuven's museum for an exhibition titled Oude kunst in Leuvens Privebezit ('Old Art in Private Collections in Leuven'), and in 1967 they lent around thirty Japanese objects to the Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels for their exhibition Kunst van Japan im belgischen Privatverzameingen ('Japanese Art in Belgian Private Collections').Condition: Good condition with minor wear and expected manufacturing irregularities, small natural age cracks, minuscule nicks, and a few tiny losses and old fills.Stopper: Matching chrysanthemum-form cinnabar lacquer stopper with a gilt bronze knop and platelet, metal spoonWeight: 64.6 gDimensions: Height including stopper 7.2 cm. Diameter neck 1.9 cm and mouth 0.5 cm This is a classic imperial lacquer snuff bottle on bronze. The group of bottles represents masterly carving in lacquer that is splendidly sculptural and covers a range of delightful subject matter, usually drawn from popular dramas, operas or novels, or myths and legends. We can be sure that the group as a whole was imperial, even if we cannot be sure that every last example was made for the court. If they were for example made in Suzhou, the same workshops might have made a few pieces for private sale as well.The snuff bottle depicts a famous scene from the Romance of the Western Chamber, written by Wang Shifu (1250-1300), a story immensely popular with all levels of society. Woodblock illustrations in the many editions helped conventionalize images that were instantly recognizable to the public, thus creating a corpus of motifs that was widely used by jade carvers, painters, silk embroiderers, lacquer workers, and other craftsmen.Professor Herbert Giles, whose History of Chinese Literature was published in 1924, refers to The Xixiang Ji as the play “which will best repay reading". It is the typical story where a handsome student and a beautiful girl attempt to cross the social divide, aided and incited by the girl's maid. The dialogue is punctuated with images of wind, snow, moonlight, and flowers, emphasizing both the passion and the romance felt by the struggling couple.Literature comparison:Four cinnabar lacquer bottles from this group carved with figural scenes are in the Qing Court Collection in the Palace Museum, Beijing, and are illustrated in Masterpieces of Snuff Bottles in the Palace Museum, Beijing, 1995, pp. 187-90, nos. 192-95. Another is illustrated in Moss, Graham, Tsang, A Treasury of Chinese Snuff Bottles, The Mary and George Bloch Collection, Vol. 7, Part 1, Hong Kong, 2009, pp. 175-82, no. 1538.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Bonhams New York, 20 March 2012, lot 66Price: USD 25,000 or approx. EUR 31,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A carved cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle, probably Imperial, possibly Palace workshops, 1730-1820Expert remark: Note the size (5.7 cm)Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's New York, 22 March 2007, lot 7Price: USD 20,400 or approx. EUR 28,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A fine carved lacquer snuff bottle, probably Imperial, attributed to the Palace workshops, Beijing, 1730-1820Expert remark: Note the size (6.35 cm) 1730-1830年御製剔犀《西廂記》場景鼻煙壺疑爲內務府造辦處所製。由于平台拍品叙述的长度限制，我们移除了中文叙述，完整中文叙述请至www.zacke.at查看
A LARGE FAMILLE ROSE 'WU SHUANG PU' OCTAGONAL VASE, CHINA, 19TH CENTURYOf square section with cropped corners, the baluster body supported on a short waisted foot and rising to a slender neck with a flared mouth. The exterior finely painted in bright enamels with heroes and heroines from the Wu Shuang Pu with accompanying inscriptions. Sun Quan, Di Renjie, Fu Sheng, and Wu Zetian are named on their flanking cropped corners, alternating high and low, and an epithet for each written above their emblems, along with excerpts from their stories in the Wu Shuang Pu above and below each figure.Provenance: English trade. Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear and firing irregularities. The rim with a shallow chip.Weight: 3,161 g Dimensions: Height 38.9 cm Wu Shuang Pu ('Table of Peerless Heroes') by Jin Guliang is a book of woodcut prints, first printed in 1694, early on in the Qing dynasty. This book contains the biographies and imagined portraits of 40 notable heroes and heroines from the Han Dynasty to the Song Dynasty, all accompanied by a brief introduction and guided by a related poem in Yuefu style. The illustrations from the book were widely distributed and re-used, often as motifs on Chinese porcelain.Di Renjie (630-700), formally Duke Wenhui of Liang, was a Chinese politician of the Tang and Wu Zhou dynasties, twice serving as chancellor during the reign of Wu Zetian. He was one of the most celebrated officials of Wu Zetian's reign and was thus included in Wu Shuang Pu. He is depicted on this lot wearing polychrome robes with floral medallions.Fu Sheng (268-178 BC) was a Chinese philosopher and writer. He was a Confucian scholar of the Qin and Western Han dynasties of ancient China, famous for saving the Confucian classic Shangshu ('Book of Documents') from the book burning of the first Qin emperor. Fu Sheng is recognized as one of the most important Confucians of the Han Dynasty. He is often venerated in Confucian temples along with other sages, and has been a subject of many poems, essays, and paintings. He is depicted on this lot seated on a rock ledge and above him are his emblematic books.Wu Zetian (624-705) was the first and only female emperor in Chinese history. She subsequently founded and ruled the Wu Zhou dynasty of China from 690 to 705. She was the only female sovereign in the history of China widely regarded as legitimate. Under her 40-year reign, China grew larger, becoming one of the great powers of the world, its culture and economy revitalized, and corruption in the court reduced. She was removed from power in a coup and died a few months later. She is depicted on this lot wearing her imperial robes, and above her is Mount Song where her rule was legitimized during the Feng Shan.Sun Ce (175-200) was a Chinese military general, politician, and warlord who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. He was the eldest child of Sun Jian, who had found the Heirloom Seal of the Realm when his forces occupied the evacuated Han imperial capital of Luoyang, in the course of the campaign against Dong Zhuo, and later suffered a violent death during the Battle of Xiangyang when Sun Ce was only 16. Upon his father's death, Sun Ce inherited the seal and gave it to Yuan Shu so that he might lend him troops to take revenge for his uncle, who had been fighting Warlord Lu Kang. The young Sun Quan is depicted on this lot wearing heavy armor with a sheathed sword, holding a large axe, with the Heirloom Seal of the Realm painted above.Expert's note: The Heirloom Seal of the Realm, also known in English as the Imperial Seal of China, was a Chinese jade seal allegedly carved out of the Heshibi, a sacred piece of jade. The Seal can safely be described as the most important and valuable lost artifact in the world. The Seal was created in 221 BC, shortly after Qin Shi Huang unified China and established the Qin dynasty, China's first imperial dynasty. It then served as the imperial Chinese seal throughout the next millennium of Chinese history, and its possession was seen as a physical symbol of the Mandate of Heaven. The Heirloom Seal was subsequently lost around the end of the Tang dynasty or during the earlier Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. Several seals have since been claimed as the lost Heirloom Seal, but none have held up under scrutiny.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams Edinburgh, 24 November 2011, lot 432 Price: GBP 3,125 or approx. EUR 6,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A famille rose figural vase, 19th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, decoration, and subject. Note the smaller size (35.5 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's New York, 14 September 2019, lot 1511 Price: USD 6,250 or approx. EUR 7,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A famille-rose 'Wu Shuang Pu' quadrangular vase, late Qing dynasty Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject. Note the similar size (38 cm). 十九世紀粉彩無雙譜六角瓶口外撇，溜肩，瓶身六角，底足内凹。粉彩描繪《無雙譜》中的英雄、政治家、官員和皇帝，並附有注解，如孫權、狄仁傑、伏生、武則天等，還摘錄了《無雙譜》中對人物的介紹。 來源：英國古玩交易。 品相：狀況非常好，僅有輕微磨損和燒製不規則，邊緣有淺缺口。 重量：3,161 克 尺寸：高 38.9 厘米 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：愛丁堡邦翰斯，2011年11月24日，lot 432 價格：GBP 3,125（相當於今日EUR 6,000） 描述：十九世紀粉彩人物瓶 專家評論：比較非常相近的外形，裝飾和主題。請注意尺寸較小 (35.5 厘米)。由于平台拍品叙述的长度限制，我们移除了中文叙述，完整中文叙述请至www.zacke.at查看
A MOLDED AND CARVED 'DRAGON' FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE, SIGNED LIQUAN, CHINA, 1853-1864Of pear shape with a wide mouth, finely carved and molded and brightly enameled to depict a fierce five-clawed dragon in high relief with sinuous scaly body chasing a flaming pearl amid colorful swirling clouds. The base with a neatly painted iron-red four-character mark.Inscriptions: To the base, 'Liquan zi zhi' (made by Liquan himself).Provenance: Collection of John Ault. Robert Kleiner & Co. Ltd., London, United Kingdom, 2005. A private collection in the United Kingdom, acquired from the above. A copy of the original invoice from Robert Kleiner & Co. Ltd., dated 5 July 2005, confirming the dating above, and stating a purchase price for the present lot of GBP 4,250 or approx. EUR 10,000 (converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing), accompanies this lot. John Ault (d. 2014) was a British intelligence officer, novelist, and avid collector of Chinese snuff bottles. Robert Kleiner (1948-2014) was an important expert of Chinese snuff bottles, beginning his long career at Sotheby's in London. Along with Hugh Moss and Bob Hall, he became a key advisor to the Mary and George Bloch collection, and it was Robert who wrote and produced the very first catalog of their bottles.Condition: Very good condition with only minor old wear, few expected manufacturing irregularities, remnants of gilt around the mouth. The jade stopper with natural fissures.Some rubbing to enamels.Stopper: Celadon jadeWeight: 72.5 g Dimensions: Height incl. stopper 74 mm. Diameter neck 21 mm and mouth 11 mm Expert's note: Only one other bottle with the mark “made by Liquan himself" has been recorded, see Robert Kleiner, Chinese Snuff Bottles, The White Wings Collection, 1997, number 81. Several near-identical bottles do exist, however, these are all molded only (and not additionally carved) and bear the mark Guangyao neizao “made in the official kilns". It is likely that the whole series was made during the Taiping Rebellion (1853-1864), when the Imperial kilns and surrounding areas were under the control of the rebels, raising considerable problems of protocol in marking porcelains. As Robert Kleiner explains, it is possible that Liquan was the director of the kilns during this time. There is only one further molded and carved version known, but this one is signed Rongjing zuo (made by Rongjing), lacks the enamels, is in the Victoria and Albert Museum since 1883, and was illustrated by Helen White, Snuff Bottles from China, The Victoria and Albert Museum Collection, page 243, number 1. The signature on this bottle also lacks the term for “himself" which could mean that Rongjing may not have been as important as Liquan. It also seems likely that only the carved bottles bear the “made by" marks, while the more common molded bottles bear the official kiln mark.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Christie's Hong Kong, 25 April 2004, lot 822 Price: HKD 95,600 or approx. EUR 17,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A molded famille rose porcelain snuff bottle, 1851-1865 Expert remark: Compare the closely related form and decoration. Note the 'Guanyao neizao' (made by the official kilns) mark and the size (60 mm). Also note that this is the more common, molded only version. 1853-1864年粉彩堆塑龍紋鼻煙壺，“子靜自製"款梨形，廣口，堆塑精美，明亮琺瑯彩，描繪一條矯健的五爪龍，龍身蜿蜒，雲中戲珠。 款識：子靜自製 來源： John Ault 收藏；Robert Kleiner & Co. Ltd.，英國倫敦，2005 年；英國私人收藏，購自上述機藝廊。隨附 Robert Kleiner & Co. Ltd. 於 2005年 7 月 5 日開具的原始發票副本，確認了斷代，以及當時的售價為 4,250 英鎊或約 10,000 歐元（在撰寫本文時已根據通貨膨脹進行換算和調整）。John Ault（2014 年去世）是一位英國情報官員、小說家和中國鼻煙壺收藏家。Robert Kleiner（1948-2014）是一位重要的中國鼻煙壺專家，他在倫敦蘇富比中國藝術部門度過漫長的職業生涯。他與Hugh Moss和Bob Hall一起成為Mary 與 George Bloch收藏的重要顧問，Robert撰寫並製作了他們的第一個鼻煙壺目錄。 品相：狀況非常好，只有輕微磨損，壺口部周圍有鎏金殘留，壺蓋帶有天然裂紋。部分琺瑯有摩擦。 壺蓋：青玉 重量：72.5 克 尺寸：總高 74 毫米，頸部直徑21 毫米，壺口11 毫米 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：香港佳士得，2004年4月25日，lot 822 價格：HKD 95,600（相當於今日EUR 17,500） 描述：1851-1865年官窯內造粉彩鼻煙壺 專家評論：比較非常相近的外形和裝飾。請注意'官窯內造'款和尺寸 (60毫米)。請注意這是更常見的、僅模製的版本。
A GILT-BRONZE 'XINIU' WEIGHT, MING DYNASTYChina, 1368-1644. Finely cast, the legendary beast seated in a recumbent position with its head turned back over its body. The tail of the creature flicked across its haunches as its hooved feet are tucked up underneath it. The hair of the xiniu's mane flowing down the back of its neck parallel to its single horn. The eyes, ears, nose, and mouth are detailed in bold lines, and the ribs are indicated by a series of deep striations.Provenance: Collection of Maria and Johannes Nickl, thence by descent in the same family. Maria (1926-2022) and Johannes Nickl (d. 2020) lived in Vienna, Austria, and were ardent collectors of Asian, Buddhist, and Egyptian works of art. They were highly active in Vienna's tightknit Asian art trade and assembled most of their collection during the 1980s and 1990s, frequently buying from Galerie Zacke and later Galerie Asboth. The couple were also noted museum patrons and their names are still found on the Ehrentafel ('Roll of Honor') of the Egyptian and Near Eastern Collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (Museum of Fine Arts Vienna) today.Condition: Good condition with some casting flaws. Small nicks, light scratches, minor dents. Expected signs of weathering. Patches of fine patina with extensive wear to the gilding, small spots of cuprite and malachite encrustation.Weight: 162 gDimensions: Length 5.4 cm Animal-form weights have been used since antiquity, with numerous examples surviving from the Han dynasty, from which they continued to be essential for scholars in subsequent periods. The Guyu Tu, found in the Illustrated Compendium of Ancient Jades, notes that Zhao Mengfu once bought an ancient jade bixie for use as a paperweight, indicating that scholars would sometimes appropriate favorite antiquities to serve this utilitarian function. The Xuande period in particular witnessed a renewed interest in bronze wares for the scholar's desk, including bronze animal-form weights such as the present lot. The xiniu is a legendary Chinese animal. In ancient Chinese texts, the term xiniu originally meant rhinoceros. In later periods, the creature became increasingly mythologized after the rhinoceros was extinct in post-archaic China. By the Song dynasty, it had become a beast of legend, known only through literary references.Literature comparison: For a Xuande mark and period mythical beast-form weight from the Xiaogushan Guan Studio Collection, see Rochers de Lettres, Itineraires de l'Art en Chine, Musee des Arts Asiatiques Guimet, Paris, 2012, cat. no. 58. Two weights, one cast as a scaly mythical beast and another of leonine form, were included in the exhibition Arts from the Scholar's Studio, Fung Ping Shan Museum, Hong Kong, 1986, cat. nos 194 and 195. See a comparable example in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, illustrated by Rose Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes, London, 1990, p.101, no. 87.Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Bonhams Hong Kong, 26 May 2013, lot 372Price: HKD 56,250 or approx. EUR 8,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A gilt-bronze 'tianlu' paperweight, late Ming/early Qing dynastyExcerpt: Compare the size (5.6 cm).Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Sotheby's New York, 18 March 2014, lot 254Price: USD 16,250 or approx. EUR 19,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A gilt-bronze lion-form paper weight, Ming dynastyExpert remark: Observe the similar wear, recumbent pose, and ribs. 明代銅鎏金犀牛鎮紙中國，1368-1644年。銅製犀牛，轉首仰視，四腿臥於身下，鬃毛細長，披撒在頸兩側，周身鎏金，雄健之神態自然流露。此器形態意趣憨樸，法度古拙。 來源：Maria 與Johannes Nickl收藏，在同一家族保存至今。Maria (1926-2022) 與 Johannes Nickl (d.2020年) 住在奧地利維也納，是亞洲、佛教和埃及藝術品的熱心收藏家。他們在維也納的亞洲藝術貿易中非常活躍，並在 1980 年代和 90 年代收集了大部分藏品，經常從 Zacke 藝廊和後來的 Asboth藝廊購買。這對夫婦也是著名的博物館贊助人，他們的名字至今仍出現在維也納藝術史博物館（維也納美術博物館）埃及和近東藏品的榮譽榜上。 品相：品相良好，有一些鑄造缺陷，小嗑損、輕微劃痕、輕微凹痕，有風化跡象。鎏金大面積磨損，包漿細膩，紅褐色藍綠色結殼。 重量：162 克 尺寸：長 5.4 厘米由于平台拍品叙述的长度限制，我们移除了中文叙述，完整中文叙述请至www.zacke.at查看
AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE 'DUCK' PAPERWEIGHT, EARLY QING DYNASTYChina, 17th-18th century. The recumbent bird is boldly cast with its wings tucked to its side and its curved ruyi-form tail feather pointing upwards. The almond-shaped eyes with subtly incised lower lashes beneath stylized swirling head feathers. The intricately patterned wings rest above curling feathers taking the form of archaistic C-scrolls and ruyi heads. The body with minute stippling beneath the duck's wings and extending to the back.Provenance: Dutch trade. Condition: Good condition with significant old wear and expected casting irregularities, light scratches, small nicks, minor dents, few tiny holes probably inherent to manufacturing. The head and tail with remnants of ancient gilt.Weight: 600.9 g Dimensions: Length 12.9 cm This bronze duck is rare as most bronze ducks are cast as incense burners or water droppers, while jade and crystal ducks are carved either in the round or as boxes and covers. The archaistic inspiration is clearly demonstrated in the C-scroll decorations around the wings and relates not only to Song and Ming revival of archaic bronzes but more directly to the Qianlong emperor's instruction to craftsmen to take inspiration from antiquity. See Chang Li-tuan, The Refined Taste of the Emperor: Special Exhibition of Archaic and Pictorial Jades of the Ch'ing Court, Taipei, 1997, pp. 49-50.The duck is often seen as the symbol of the first scholar, Zhuangyuan. In Chinese, the character for duck, ya, also bears the radical for the word armor, jia, and jia is the word to classify successful candidates in the final civil service exam. Ducks are also symbolic for filial piety and faithfulness, since they are believed to take a life-time partner.Literature comparison:Compare a prototype archaic bronze 'duck' incense burner and cover with similarly styled head and wings, dated mid-Western Han dynasty, at Bonhams Hong Kong, 29 May 2023, lot 321. Compare a related rock crystal duck-form vessel with similar archaistic C-scrolls, dated to the Qianlong period, at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 7 April 2010, lot 1986. Compare a related jade duck-shaped washer with similar archaistic elements, dated 18th century, at Bonhams Hong Kong, 29 May 2018, lot 23. Compare a related Yixing duck-form vase with similarly stylized wings, dated 20th century, at Sotheby's London, 13 May 2015, lot 224. 清朝初期鴛鴦銅鎮中國，十七至十八世紀。鴛鴦雙翅收於側，尾羽呈弧形如意狀向上翹起，大眼。鎮紙表面浮雕凹凸感強烈，造型栩栩如生。 來源：丹麥古玩交易。 品相：狀況良好，有明顯磨損和鑄造不規則、輕微劃痕、小刻痕、輕微凹痕、少數小孔。頭部和尾部有鍍金的痕跡。 重量：600.9 克 尺寸：長 12.9 厘米文獻比較： 比較一件的西漢中期青銅鴨形熏爐，見香港邦翰斯，2023年5月29日，lot 321。比較一件相近的乾隆款及年代水晶鴨形，見香港蘇富比，2010年4月7日，lot 1986。比較一件相近的十八世紀 白玉雕鴨形洗，見香港邦翰斯，2018年5月29日，lot 23。比較一件相近的二十世紀初宜興窰寶鴨尊《陳鳴遠》款，見倫敦蘇富比，2015年5月13日，lot 224。
A SMALL BRONZE CENSER WITH A ZITAN COVER, QING DYNASTYChina, 1644-1912. The compressed body supported on a short spreading foot and rising to an everted rim, the sides cast with two well detailed lion-mask handles. The domed zitan cover is finely carved and pierced with ruyi designs, surmounted by a small jade finial modeled as a kneeling figure, both dating from the same period.Provenance: English trade.Condition: Very good condition with some old wear and casting irregularities, small nicks, light scratches. The bronze with a rich copper-brown patina. The wooden cover with minuscule natural age cracks.Weight: 945 gDimensions: Diameter 10.6 cm, Height 15 cm (total) The recessed base with an apocryphal six-character reign mark da Ming Xuande nianzhi.Literature comparison:Compare a related bronze censer in the National Museum of History, Taipei, included in the exhibition Guan cang ya diao ji Ming Qing tong lu te zhan: Rekishi Hakubutsukan korekushon zōge chōkoku oyobi Min Shin dōro shōrai tokuten, Kumamote City Museum, Kumamote, 1997, cat. no. 245.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's London, 9 November 2011, lot 663Price: GBP 5,000 or approx. EUR 9,300 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A Chinese bronze censer, 17th/18th centuryExpert remark: Compare the closely related lion mask handles. Note the larger size (28.5 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's Amsterdam, 13 December 2012, lot 539Price: EUR 9,375 or approx. EUR 12,500 adjusted for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A Chinese bronze censer, 19th century, with Zhengde six-character mark to the baseExpert remark: Compare the closely related lion mask handles. Note the larger size (22.7 cm).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person. 清代紫檀蓋銅香爐中國，1644-1912年。鑄造精美，口外撇，束頸，鼓腹下垂，高圈足。頸部一對獅面輔首。圓頂紫檀蓋雕工精細，鏤空如意紋，玉人蓋鈕。兩者都是同一時期的。 來源：英國古玩交易。 品相：狀況非常好，有一些磨損和鑄造不規則、小刻痕、輕微劃痕，濃郁的銅棕色光澤。木蓋上有微小的自然老化裂紋。 重量：945 克 尺寸：直徑10.6 厘米，總高15 厘米。 底座内六字寄托款“大明宣德年製"。文獻比較： 比較一件相近的銅爐，收藏於臺北歷史博物館，展覽於《館藏牙雕暨明清銅爐特展圖錄》，熊本市博物館，熊本市，1997年，圖錄編號245。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：非常相近 拍賣：倫敦佳士得，2011年11月9日， lot 663 價格：GBP 5,000（相當於今日EUR 9,300） 描述：十七至十八世紀銅爐 專家評論：比較非常相近的獅輔面耳。請注意尺寸較大 (28.5厘米)。 拍賣結果比較： 形制：相近 拍賣：阿姆斯特丹佳士得，2012年12月13日，lot 539 價格：EUR 9,375（相當於今日EUR 12,500） 描述：正德款十九世紀銅爐 專家評論：比較非常相近的獅輔面耳。請注意尺寸較大 (22.7厘米)。
An assortment of 19th century & later Chinese Oriental carved green & red jade talismans & artefacts. The lot comprising of a florally carved bowl, circular necklace pendants / tokens, a squared pendant, together with a pierced red jade necklace pendant. Largest measuring approx. 4cm x 10cm.
Große Jade-Schildkröte, China, 20. Jhdt. Hellgrüne Jade. Massive Figur einer liegenden Schildkröte mit nach hinten geworfenem Kopf. Mittig auf dem Panzer sowie als Randdekoration reliefierte Yin- und Yang-Symbole. Einige Risse auf der linken Körperseite. Mit Sockel. Länge 26 cm, Höhe 11 cm bzw. ca. 17 cm mit Sockel. Keywords: Nephrit A large Chinese jade turtle, 20th century A large Chinese jade turtle, 20th centuryHellgrüne Jade. Massive Figur einer liegenden Schildkröte mit nach hinten geworfenem Kopf. Mittig auf dem Panzer sowie als Randdekoration reliefierte Yin- und Yang-Symbole. Einige Risse auf der linken Körperseite. Mit Sockel. Länge 26 cm, Höhe 11 cm bzw. ca. 17 cm mit Sockel. Condition: II - IIIKeywords: Nephrite
A Chinese mutton fat jade belt hook, late Qing Dynasty, a carved soapstone ornament, a turquoise enamel jar and cover, a mother of pearl hexagonal brooch and a modern Japanese netsuke (5) Jade belt loop - 2.5cm high x 12.5cm wide x 2.5cm deep. A/f the head has been re-glued and riveted - see images. The soapstone - has natural faults. Chipping throughout with some staining on the inside well. Heavily chipped on the extremities. Netsuke - Some minor markings and scratches. Mother of pearl brooch - slightly misshapen and the metal work coming away from the front. Small piece missing from the reverse?Turquiose jar and cover - marking and staining throughout with various areas with enamel punches which have removed the glaze - see images
A large Chinese pale celadon jade ‘dragon’ belt hook, 18th/19th century, typically carved and pierced with a chilong, dragon’s head terminal, 17.4cm long, crack to chilong***CONDITION REPORT***Provenance- the collection of the late prof. R.M. Hicks OBE.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An early 20th century Chinese enamelled copper hand mirror with 18th/19th century Chinese pale celadon jade mounts, the back of the hand mirror insert with an oval jade plaque carved in relief with a ribbon tied Buddhist wheel emblem above waves, 6.1cm wide, the handle mounted with a jade ‘dragon’ belt hook, 8.6cm long, the mirror enamelled with flowers and butterflies, total length 23.5cm***CONDITION REPORT***A few small losses to the enamel work, the jade plaque and jade belt hook are in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An early 20th century Chinese plated hand mirror with 18th/19th century jade mounts, the white jade oval plaque originally from a ruyi sceptre, carved in high relief with two sages and attendant in a rocky landscape with pine tree, the plaque 12.5cm across, the handle mounted with a pale celadon jade ‘dragon’ belt hook, 12.5cm long, total length 25cm***CONDITION REPORT***Natural inclusions and veining to the stone. The white jade plaque of good even tone, the edges cannot be examined where they are mounted at the back of the hand mirror. The Dragon belt hook is pinned at the neck just below the Dragon head terminal but on inspection there doesn’t appear to be any damage or restoration. Both pieces of Jade with some remnants of silver polish within the carving, which will remove with a toothpick. The plated mounts are showing the copper and brass in places.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese celadon jade carving of a finger citron, 20th century, the stone with occasional white and russet inclusions, 12.5cm across***CONDITION REPORT***Provenance: Oxfordshire Deceased Estate.Natural inclusions and veining to the stone, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
An early 20th century Chinese hongmu stand and cover with a 17th/18th century pale white jade finial, the stand and cover designed for a fangding vessel, the jade finial carved in relief and open work with a dragon above waves, approximately 44cm high, the stand 19.5cm wide***CONDITION REPORT***They wood cover appears to have been re-glued at the corners. The Jade looks to be in good condition. The stand has a split running left to right across the top, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese celadon jade pouring vessel, yi, 17th/18th century, with incised keywork band below the rim, the C-shaped handle with dragon’s head surmount, the stone with brown and white mottling, 12.3cm across***CONDITION REPORT***Natural veining and inclusions to the stone. There are a few small splinter chips to the edge of the foot at the front, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese gold splashed bronze censer, fangding, wood cover and stand, applied with a pair of rectangular loop handles, the pierced wood cover surmounted by a jade finial carved as two mandarin ducks, 14cm wide***CONDITION REPORT***Some surface scratching to the exterior of the censer, and wear to the feet. The wood cover has a few small nicks and scratches to it, otherwise in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Two Chinese Oriental mid 20th Century handheld vanity mirrors, each with jade handle, white metal edge and one with enamelled back, the other blue and white porcelain. The porcelain backed mirror depicting a blue and white chrysanthemum flower, the enamel featuring a Geisha lady. Larger to measure approx. 20cm.
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A 19th century Chinese jade model of a lion-dog, 9cm, together with a hardstone ‘tortoise’ pendant***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese bowenite jade scroll weight/seal 19th / 20th century***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A Chinese bowenite jade ‘dragon’ belt hook (ex. late prof. R.M. Hicks OBE), 12.5cm in length***CONDITION REPORT***PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Collection of Chinese style Stoneware and Chinese Ceramics including a Green Jade loop vase which is missing lid, pair of Soapstone Lion Dogs, large Chinese style blue and white Vase, small circular lidded pot and a soapstone Buddha with raised palm. There are various damages, chips and cracks to most items apart from the Jade Celadon Loop Vase which has no damage or restoration. Large Blue and White Vase measures 29 cm high.中国风格炻器和中国陶瓷系列，包括一个无盖绿玉环瓶、一对皂石狮狗、大型中式青花瓶、小圆盖壶和一尊高举手掌的皂石佛像。除了没有损坏或修复的玉青瓷圈瓶外，大多数物品都存在各种损坏、缺口和裂纹。大号蓝色和白色花瓶高 29 厘米
28 x Chinese Reference Books mostly on Chinese Art, including Ceramics, Stone and the History of their making. Titles include 4 x Masterpieces of Chinese Paintings in the national museum, other works Leigh Ashton and Basil Gray, Rene Grousset's Rise and splendor of Chinese Empire, Suzanne G Valenstein, William Watson's 4000bc to 600ad Pre-Tang, Sir Harry Garner's Chinese Lacquer, Fabio Formenton Rugs and Carpets, John Keay China history, William Watson Ancient Bronzes, Ardebil Shrine by John Alexander Pope, Sheila Riddell Antiquities, Sir Harry Garner blue and white, G. St. G. M. Gompertz Celadon wares, 3 x Margaret Medley, Chinese Potter, Yuan wares and also Tang pottery book, 2 x Soame Jenyns Later wares and Ming wares, Sir David Percival collection British Museum, Monochrome ceramics of Ming and Ching, Chinese Jade Victoria and Albert museum 1975, Craig Clunas Furniture, Masahiko Sato short history Ceramics, P.J. Donnelly Blanc De Chine and Jessica Rawson Chinese Art.28 本中文参考书，主要介绍中国艺术，包括陶瓷、石材及其制作历史。作品包括国家博物馆收藏的 4 件中国绘画杰作，其他作品包括 Leigh Ashton 和 Basil Gray、Rene Grousset 的《中华帝国的崛起与辉煌》、Suzanne G Valenstein、William Watson 的《公元前 4000 年至 600 年唐前》、Harry Garner 爵士的《中国漆器》、Fabio Formenton 地毯和地毯、John Keay 中国历史、William Watson 古代青铜器、John Alexander Pope 设计的 Ardebil 神社、Sheila Riddell 古物、Harry Garner 爵士的蓝色和白色、G. St. G. M. Gompertz 青瓷器皿、3 x Margaret Medley、中国陶艺、元器和唐陶书，2 x Soame Jenyns 晚期器皿和明器，David Percival 爵士收藏大英博物馆，明清单色陶瓷，中国玉器维多利亚和阿尔伯特博物馆 1975 年，Craig Clunas 家具，佐藤正彦陶瓷简史， P.J. Donnelly Blanc De Chine 和 Jessica Rawson 中国艺术。
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