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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF A GENTLEMAN 6090
A MASSIVE CARVED JADE FINIAL
6087 Contemporary
A GROUP OF SIX CARVED DECORATIONS IN HARDSTONE Of tall rectangular section, intricately reticulated in a multi-layer
AND OTHER MATERIALS profusion of cranes amid a thicket of oversized flowers, the underside
The first a mottled green jadeite vase of rectangular section with drilled for theoretical attachment to an even larger object; the stone
reticulated handles (lacking cover); the second a small carnelian of uniformly white color.
gourd form vase and cover (converted into a snuff bottle); a pair 3 1/4in (8.2cm) height exclusive of stand
of black soapstone seals with russet veining, the undercut roof-
tile finials carved in high relief with dragon roundels and each base US$3,000 - 5,000
inscribed (one repaired); a two-section white glass belt buckle with
dragon decoration,the buttons on the reverse inscribed Qianlong yu Provenance
yong and highlighted in gilt; and a honey colored amber recumbent The Jade Collector, Beverly Hills, purchased January 7, 2000
horse.
4 1/2in (11.5cm) height of vase 6091
4 3/8in (11cm) length of belt buckle TWO JADE DECORATIONS
20th century
US$2,000 - 3,000 The first a lidded box of flattened rectangular section, shallowly
incised to the lid to depict a peach-shaped shou medallion atop the
PROPERTY FROM A DISTINGUISHED CALIFORNIA topmost lingzhi fungus blooming from churning waves, the stone of
COLLECTOR olive hue displaying notable patches and veins of russet inclusions,
raised upon a fitted wood stand reticulated as a mesh of chilong
6088 dragons and further lingzhi; the second, a small pear shaped-vase
A GROUP OF TEN SMALL JADE CARVINGS incised in floral decorations from stone of similar olive and brown
The first an archaistic sword slide with C-scroll decoration (chip); color.
the second a pea pod pendant using the russet skin for the insect 6 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/4in (16 x 14 x 3.2cm) dimensions of box exclusive
hovering on one edge; the third circular plaque finished on both of stand
sides and reticulated as a boy immortal rowing a tree bark raft with a 4 1/2in (11.5cm) height of vase
basket of auspicious fruit; the fourth a hairpin with ruyi scepter head;
the fifth a belt hook with dragon head hook facing an undercut young US$1,000 - 1,500
dragon; the sixth a white jade square seal with undercut qilin finial
(corners polished); the seventh a miniature reticulated jade phoenix 6092
set in an enameled silver brooch; the eighth an archaistic pendant A JADEITE CABBAGE
finished on both sides as a recumbent beast perched on top of a Contemporary
ceremonial ax; the ninth a circular plaque delicately worked with a The gnarled and pitted leafy vegetable head surmounted by a small
prunus branch on one side and reversed by a seal reading jixiang insect, carved from stone of sea-foam and lavender hues.
ruyi; the last a rounded rectangular pendant finished on both sides 9in (23cm) long
and deeply undercut with two facing dragons that surround a xi
character above a peach branch (chipped). US$800 - 1,200
5in (12.7cm) length of hairpin
1 3/8in (3.5cm) height of phoenix-mounted brooch PROPERTY FROM ANOTHER OWNER

US$1,200 - 2,000 6092A
A GROUP OF THREE SMALL JADE CARVINGS
Due to the large number of items in this lot, photographs and The first a toggle shaped as an elongated gourd hanging from an
condition reports of individual pieces will not be available. undercut leafy twig with a butterfly hovering on one side (chipped);
the second a duck nestled in a lily pad, the curved neck forming a
6089 suspension loop (chipped); the third a pair of mandarin ducks, the
A CARVED NEPHRITE LOCK PLAQUE male holding an undercut lotus stem in its mouth and the female an
20th century undercut millet stalk.
Of standard ruyi shape, intricately reticulated in a densely-composed 2 1/8in (5.3cm) average length
ground of auspicious emblems and vined lotuses surrounding the
Hehe twins on a rocky outcropping, the stone of grayish white hue. US$2,500 - 4,000
5 3/4 in (14.6cm) wide

US$2,000 - 3,000

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