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Lot 39
Chinese carved jade belt hook. Of a white jade in the form of a phoenix.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Length: 2 5/8 in x width: 3/8 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight: 7.49 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 81
Group of five Chinese jade carvings including:One monkey clutching to a vine or branch, with inclusions shading the side of the monkey facing the branch.One beast with a ball, skillfully darkened by an inclusion.One carving in the manner of a violin body.One bulbous fruit with twisting and curly vines.One pendant of curvy carved details and intense inclusions running in a very broad band diagonally across the object.Height ranges from 1/2 in to 2 in; width ranges from 1 in to 2 in; depth ranges from 1/4 in to 1 1/4 in. Gross weight: 185.4 g.Condition: There are natural lines visible throughout all items, as expected; along the natural lines there is discoloration. There is an accretion of debris in the carved lines. There are chips throughout each item. There is calcification throughout.
Lot 71
Large and beautifully designed Chinese jade or hardstone vase with cover. Carved of a delicately green stone, including depictions of birds amid clusters of leaves, branches, and trees throughout the body of the vase as well as the lid. Affixed to an elegantly carved wooden stand with a foliate design.(Including stand) height: 13 1/4 in x width: 8 in x depth: 3 3/4 in. Gross weight of stand and vase: 2,665.8 g.Condition: There are a few minute chips throughout the body. There is a large chip to the upper rim along the back. Some very light dust gathered in the recessed areas of the work. Natural fissures throughout. The vase is affixed to a wooden base. Light wear to the base.
Lot 61
Chinese 20th century celadon carved jade pendant depicting a vast and serene mountain scene with a sun or moon overlooking a tiny village along the bottom left and a temple amid the mountains towards the center left edge.(W/out strap) Height: 2 1/2 in x width: 1 1/2 in. Weight: 49.8 g.Condition: No major chips or cracks. Light wear throughout.
Lot 43
Large Chinese carved jade plaque in the form of a dragon surmounted by a phoenix with pierced scrollwork throughout. Of rectangular form with intricate incised lines carved from a pale jade.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Length: 5 in x width: 2 3/8 in x depth: 1/8 in. Weight: 69.45 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 35
Chinese carved jade decorative sword guard. Of a pale jade with finely incised curling lines. Possibly emulating a taotie mask.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Length: 2 1/4 in x width: 5/8 in x depth: 5/8 in. Weight: 13.51 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 49
Chinese carved jade archer's ring. Skillfully carved along a russet inclusion to depict a cat and foliage. Characters carved along the pale jade exterior. With a wuwu cyclical date.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Height: 1 1/8 in x inner diameter: 3/4 in x outer diameter: 1 3/8 in. Weight: 43.0 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 31
Chinese carved white jade bead in the form of a rabbit. With simple lines that suggest the form of the animal.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Height: 1 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 1/2 in. Weight: 23.63 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 80
Group of five Chinese jade fruit carvings including:One opaque, delicately carved grey peach with skillfully incised details on the fruit and leaves.One jade carved into a pair of winter melons, with inclusions expertly coloring one of the melons.One carving of a pair of tear drop shaped fruits similar to long eggplants, carved of extremely light green jade.One opaque and creamy, oblong carving resembling a partial Buddha's hand with russet inclusions throughout, particularly in the intricacies of the leaves and along one side of the fruit.One deeply brown jade with the veins of a leaf incised along the underside and upper portion of the front of the pendant, possibly two more eggplants.Height ranges from 1/4 to 1 3/4 in; width ranges from 2 in to 2 1/2 in; depth ranges from 1/2 in to 1 in. Gross weight: 113.8 g.Condition: There are natural lines visible throughout all items, as expected; along the natural lines there is discoloration. There is an accretion of debris in the carved lines. There are chips throughout each item. There is calcification throughout.
Lot 33
Chinese carved white jade bead in the form of a ram. With shallow incised lines depicting the ram with its legs tucked underneath it.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Length: 1 1/2 in x width: 1 in x depth: 1/8 in. Weight: 13.74 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 62
20th century Chinese jade carving depicting a cluster of bamboo with two small creatures touching snouts. With delicately pierced details.Height: 2 in x width: 3 in x depth: 3/4 in. Weight: 50.6 g.Condition: No major chips or cracks. Dirt and debris accrued in the recessed areas. Light wear throughout.
Lot 48
Chinese carved jade archer's ring. Of a lovely pale color with incised characters around the exterior surrounded by a Greek key border. Similar works can be found in the imperial collection. Signed Qianlong.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Height: 1 1/8 in x inner diameter: 7/8 in x outer diameter: 1 3/8 in. Weight: 29.74 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 40
Chinese carved jade pendant or plaque. Of a lovely pale jade in the form of curling scrollwork surmounted by a phoenix head. With intricately pierced details.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Length: 2 1/8 in x width: 1 5/8 in x depth: 1/8 in. Weight: 14.38 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 38
Small Chinese carved jade awl. With a small hole along the top. Carved of a lovely pale jade.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Length: 3 1/2 in x diameter: 3/8 in. Weight: 11.9 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 28
Chinese carved figural group depicting a figure carrying another on their back. The body of a pale brown coloration, the heads are pale green, and the boots are carved from a russet inclusion. Well carved to form the figures to the natural colors of the jade.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Height: 2 1/2 in x width: 1 in x depth: 1 1/8 in. Weight: 38.2 g.Condition: There is one small loss along the back of the uppermost figure's head. No other major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 34
Chinese carved jade belt slide in the form of a dragon. With a small russet inclusion in the front paw of the dragon.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Height: 1 in x width: 2 3/8 in x depth: 3/4 in. Weight: 26.58 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. One russet inclusion near the front paw of the dragon. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 32
Chinese carved jade figural group depicting a mother cat and her suckling kitten. Of a pale jade.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Height: 1 in x width: 2 in x depth: 1 5/8 in. Weight: 28.29 grams.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 75
14k yellow gold and jade pendant comprised of a circle of white jade with hinged bale. In the center of the jade circle is a 14k yellow gold rat with a single cut diamond eye and yellow gold flowers set with five round rubies and two lapis and three turquoise cabochons. Marked 585 14k along the reverse.Diameter: 50.12 mm. Gross weight: 31.3 g.Condition: Hinged bale does not clasp firmly, very light wear throughout.
Lot 52
Group of two Chinese carved jade belt hooks. One of a pale yellow-green coloration with floral decoration carved along the lower end of the hook. One of a pale green-white color with a smoothly carved body.(Floral Hook) Height: 3 in x width: 1/2 in x depth: 3/4 in. (Smooth hook) Height: 3 1/4 in x width: 3/4 in x depth: 3/4 in. Gross weight total: 55.6 g.Condition: No visible chips, cracks, or losses.There are natural lines visible, as expected. Along the natural lines there is discoloration. Light wear throughout. Calcification throughout.
Lot 70
Chinese jade vessel carved along one side with a phoenix and the other side with bamboo. With two applied mask-form handles, each with three links of carved jade chain. With a carved lid and and additional handle that is not attached. Likely Qing or earlier. Carved of a blue-green jade.(With Lid) Height: 5 1/2 in x width: 4 in x depth: 2 in. Gross weight: 593.4 g.Condition: There is evidence of small restorations. Missing a piece along the lid. Wear throughout including some accretions gathered in the recessed areas of the work. Some small chips along the edges, especially the footrim and lip of the lid. Please use the following link to view additional photos of this lot: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7de4ih206uzqo96/AADrqBgT4BejVso1bHzAXTcGa?dl=0
Lot 44
Chinese carved jade plaque with a hole to wear as a pendant. Carved of a lovely pale jade along one side with two figures in a garden and along the other with a poem signed Lu Zigang (active 16th/17th century).Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Height: 2 1/8 in x width: 1 5/8 in x depth: 1/4 in. Weight: 34.32 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 30
Small Chinese carved pale jade cong. Each side carved with a two-tiered geometric design. Of square form with circular upper and lower rims.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Height: 1/2 in x width: 5/8 in x depth: 5/8 in. Weight: 24.12 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 37
Chinese carved jade pendant in the form of a taotie mask. Of a very pale white jade coloration. With finely incised curling lines.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Length: 2 in x width: 1 1/2 in x depth: 1/4 in. Weight: 13.88 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 67
Chinese carved jade brush washer in the form of a leaf or bean pod. Carved floral decoration with black pigment along the interior. Carved of a pale semi-translucent yellow-green stone with calcifications.Height: 3/4 in x width: 4 1/2 in x depth: 2 3/4 in. Weight: 95.8 g.Condition: Several small chips along the top rim. One large chip near the tip of the leaf. Wear throughout consistent with age and use. Losses to the pigment along the interior. Some discolorations throughout. Please use the following link to view additional photos of this lot: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7de4ih206uzqo96/AADrqBgT4BejVso1bHzAXTcGa?dl=0
Lot 42
Chinese carved jade huang plaque in the form of a dragon. Of a pale jade coloration with finely incised lines and a drilled hole to wear the plaque as a pendant.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Length: 3 3/8 in x width: 1 1/2 in x depth: 1/8 in. Weight: 13.08 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 65
Antique Chinese carved jade brush washer, Qing dynasty. The sides with two carved and pierced dragons chasing a pearl. Well carved from a jade pebble with russet inclusions along the backs of the dragons. With finely incised lines throughout and natural indentations along the base.Height: 1 1/2 in x width: 5 1/4 in x depth: 4 3/4 in. Weight: 264.5 g.Condition: No major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Natural fissures throughout. Some light debris gathered in the recessed areas of the work. Light wear along the interior and underside consistent with light use.
Lot 47
Chinese carved jade paste box. Of round form carved from a white jade. With an incised mark along the underside, reading "Chengde Imperial Mountain Resort."Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Height: 1 in x diameter: 2 1/4 in. Weight: 45.45 g.Condition: No major chips, cracks, or losses. Extremely light wear along the underside. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 36
Chinese carved pale jade dragon pendant. Well-carved with intricate lines. The two-headed dragon is carved from a lovely pale green jade.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Length: 2 3/8 in x width: 7/8 in x depth: 1/4 in. Weight: 16.39 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 29
Chinese carved jade bead, possibly shaped like a cong. Of a pale yellow color with russet inclusions throughout.Included in this auction is a box designed to hold this jade as well as a collection of 22 other lovely carved works also offered here.Provenance: Collection of Jerry O'Brien, Wichita, Kansas; thence by descent.Jerry O'Brien (February 6, 1902-June 2, 1951) was a business mogul and public figure in Wichita, Kansas throughout the first half of the 20th century. He began working at Wilcoxon-Searcy before founding his own joint venture, the Roberts-O'Brien Company, in 1930 at the age of 28. During World War II he manufactured airplane parts and, by 1941, had opened up a company in his own name, the Jerry O'Brien Company. Throughout the 1940s he manufactured car awnings under the name Weather Master Car Awning Company. During this time he also served on numerous public and private committees. He died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 49 on June 2, 1951. During his life he collected these excellent jades and assembled them in the silk box offered in this sale.Reference:The Wichita Eagle: December 7, 1930, page 8; June 15, 1941, page 12; June 4, 1951, page 10; June 9, 1951, page 9.The Wichita Beacon: September 24, 1931, page 8; June 19, 1941, page 18; January 3, 1946, page 1; April 18, 1946, page 20; June 5, 1951, page 6.*Newspaper clippings not included with this lot*Length: 1 3/8 in x width: 1 in x depth: 5/8 in. Weight: 19.49 g.Condition: There are no major chips, cracks, losses, or restorations. Other jades and box pictured are not included and sold separately.
Lot 66
Small Chinese carved jade tray or dish in the form of a plant. Carved of a pale green stone.Height: 1/4 in x width: 2 3/4 in x depth: 1 3/4 in. Weight: 35.9 g.Condition: There are no chips, cracks, or losses. There is a small orange-russet inclusion. Some dirt collected in the recessed areas of the jade. Light wear throughout. Please use the following link to view additional photos of this lot: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7de4ih206uzqo96/AADrqBgT4BejVso1bHzAXTcGa?dl=0
Lot 76
Strand of jade beads, graduating towards the center (smallest 6.55 mm, largest 13.27mm), on a green string, knotted between each bead. With a 14k yellow gold clasp with foliate detail. Marked 14k and "Ming's" at the clasp.Length: 21 1/2 in. Gross weight: 81.0 g.Condition: Light wear, minimal gapping. One string end loose.
Lot 85
Group of six Chinese carved jade and carnelian plaques. Including depictions of a dragon, a phoenix, a figure, and shou symbols.Height ranges from 2 in to 2 1/2 in; width ranges from 1 3/4 in to 2 1/2 in; depth: 1/8 in. Gross weight: 95.3 g.Condition: There are no major chips or losses. There are natural lines visible throughout all items, as expected; along the natural lines there is discoloration. There is an accretion of debris in the carved lines. There is calcification throughout.
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