Page 66 - Christie's London May 14, 2019 Important Chinese Jades
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A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A HOUND
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The slender dog is fnely carved with the head raised and turned facing to one
side and its tail swept over the hind quarters. Its head is naturalistically carved
with a slightly open mouth and teeth bared. The stone is of an even tone.
2⅛ in. (5.3 cm.) wide
£15,000-25,000 US$20,000-33,000
€18,000-29,000
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.
See a similar white jade hound dated to the 18th century from The Collection
of Raine, Countess Spencer, sold at Christie's London, 13 July 2017, lot 64.
清乾隆 白玉臥犬
來源: 地藏山房珍藏,台北,於1970至1990年間入藏
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A SMALL WHITE JADE CARVING OF A RAM
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
The horned recumbent beast is fnely carved in the round with its legs tucked
beneath it and its head slightly lifted. The stone is of an even pale tone with
some pale russet veins.
1⅞ in. (4.2 cm.) wide
£10,000-15,000 US$14,000-20,000
€12,000-17,000
PROVENANCE:
The Dizang Studio Collection, Taipei, acquired between 1970 and 1990.
清乾隆 白玉臥羊
來源:地藏山房珍藏,台北,於1970至1990年間入藏
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