Page 81 - Chinese and Japanese Art Auction February 27 and 28th 2020 Galerie Zacke

613 | A RETICULATED IVORY CARD CASE, CANTON 616 | A RARE MAMMOTH TUSK
FIGURE OF SHOULAO, KANGXI
China, 19th century. Of rectangular form, densely carved in relief
and reticulated with a traditional scene of noble figures and their China, 1661-1722. Shoulao is carved standing with his characteristic tall
attendants in a palace garden, surrounded by various animals, forehead, long beard and downcast eyes. He holds a staff in both hands and
pavilions, rocks and trees. is dressed in long flowing robes tied at the waist. The characteristic crystalline
bands and islands were cleverly utilized to enhance the liveliness of the
depiction. Modern wood base. (2)
Provenance: Croatian private collection.
Condition: Good condition with fine patina, small losses.
Condition: Fine natural patina. Significant wear, traces of use, age cracks and
Weight: 139.1 g. minor losses.
Dimensions: 11.4 x 7.2 x 1.9 cm. Provenance: From a private estate.

Estimate EUR 1.000,- Weight: 379.5 g (excluding base).
Starting price EUR 500,- Dimensions: Height 22.6 cm (excluding base).
This unusual material comes from the fossilized tusks of the extinct Paleolithic-
era wooly mammoth. It is recorded that in the Kangxi period, Chinese traders
went to Siberia seeking to buy mammoth tooth ivory. The tusk is difficult to
hollow out and polish, making statues carved from this material extremely rare.
Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 500,-

614 | A SMALL HINGED IVORY CARD CASE, CANTON
617 | A PAIR OF CARVED IVORY ‘BOY’
BRUSH RESTS, MING
China, 19th century. Of rectangular form, densely carved in a
reticulated manner on all sides with various figures in leisurely
China, 17th century. The brush rests carved and incised
pursuits in a palace garden, surrounded by a pavilions and trees,
to depict young, smiling boys crawling on the ground.
peaches and flowers adorning the corners.
The ivory has a beautiful grain and has developed a fine
honey-golden patina. (2)
Condition: Good condition with fine patina, possibly minuscule
losses. Hinge and locking mechanism in good working order.
Condition: Good condition with minor wear.
Provenance: Old English estate.
Provenance: English private collection.
Weight: 61.5 g.
Weight: 60.0 g in total.
Dimensions: 9.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 cm.
Dimensions: Length 7.7 cm each.
Estimate EUR 500,-
Estimate EUR 500,-
Starting price EUR 250,-
Starting price EUR 250,-
618 | AN IVORY ‘GUANYIN AND
CHILD’ GROUP, MING
China, 16th-17th century. The standing bodhisattva carrying a child, wearing
voluminous wide-sleeved robes, the child clutching a lotus spray, the ivory
patinated to a warm golden-brown color.

Condition: Extensive wear, losses and age cracks. The base with wear and
615 | A ‘DRAGON’ IVORY CARD CASE, CANTON scratching to bottom. Overall fine presentable condition in accordance to age.
Provenance: English private collection. Old, partially faded collector’s label to
China, 19th century. Of lobed rectangular form, densely carved in base with handwritten inscription in brown ink with an illegible dating: “Chinese
high relief and reticulation with a four-clawed dragon amid swirling ivory Kwanyin goddess of mercy and maternity”.
clouds. The backside with two small scenes in lobed medallions.
Weight: 122.8 g including base.
Dimensions: Height 15 cm including base.
Condition: Good condition with fine patina, possibly minuscule
losses, one small age crack inside. Old customized Zitan base finely carved with numerous lotus flowers, vines and
Provenance: Old English estate. leaves in high relief. The wood with a reddish luster and good patina.
Weight: 38 g. THIS LOT CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED WITHIN THE EU OR PICKED UP IN OUR
Dimensions: 8.3 x 4.3 x 1.1 cm. GALLERY DIRECTLY.

Estimate EUR 500,- Estimate EUR 1.000,-
Starting price EUR 250,- Starting price EUR 500,-

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