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Provenance: From the collection of robert ‘Bob’ Mayer and his wife,
Beatrice ‘Buddy’ Cummings Mayer, who were hugely influential figures
in the development of contemporary art in the United States. As a
founding trustee and treasurer of the board, Bob was a leading force in
the success of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago in its
formative years.
condition: Some natural fissures, which partially developed into cracks,
were cleverly used to enhance the design. One of these with minimal
losses and an old repair. Fine and unctuous patina.

Weight: 96.8 g
Dimensions: Length 9 cm
Note two minuscule piercings for suspension to backside.

福壽白玉牌，十八世紀
中國。玉牌上精美雕刻三個壽桃、藤蔓、桃葉子和蝙蝠。背面帶有橢圓形凹槽，可作
爲筆洗，邊沿又刻有兩個蝙蝠。 白色的半透明玉料。
來源：Robert ‘Bob’ Mayer 及他的妻子 Beatrice ‘Buddy’ Cummings
Mayer收藏。Mayer一家在美國當代藝術的發展中起到了很大的作用。作為董事會
206 的創始受託人和財務主管，Bob在芝加哥當代藝術博物館（MCA）成長初期，是其
A WhITe JAde ‘ThRee PeAches’ PlAQue, 成功的領導者。
品相：自然細縫，部分發展成裂縫，以增強設計效果。其中一處有細小缺損和老修
18Th ceNTuRy 補。之一具有最小的損失和古老的維修。 細膩的包漿。
重量：96.8 克
China. Finely carved with the fruit amid vines, leaves and a flying bat. The 尺寸：長9 厘米
reverse with an oval recess, made so that the plaque can also be used as a
washer, the lip finely incised with two more bats. The translucent stone of estimate euR 500,-
fine white color. Starting price EUr 250,-

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A WhITe JAde ‘shOulAO’ PlAQue
ON A MeTAl bOX, QINg

China, the jade 18th – earlier 19th century, the box around 1880-
1900. The translucent white jade carved and incised in high relief with
Shoulao holding a peach and his gnarly cane, accompanied by a crane,
below a pine springing from craggy rocks.

Provenance: From the collection of robert ‘Bob’ Mayer and his wife,
Beatrice ‘Buddy’ Cummings Mayer, who were hugely influential figures
in the development of contemporary art in the United States. As a
founding trustee and treasurer of the board, Bob was a leading force in
the success of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago in its
formative years. Collectors label with number 0669 to base and again
inside.
condition: The jade with some minor natural fissures and a lustrous
patina. The metal with some minor spotting mostly inside and traces of
use and wear. The hinge slightly loose. The green felt at the base is a
later addition.

Weight: 247 g
Dimensions: 11.5 x 7.5 x 4.5 cm
Note the fine floral bands incised to the sides of the box.
Auction result comparison: Compare with a related box at Christies New
york in Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 15 - 16 March 2015, lot
3034, sold for USD $6,875.
鑲白玉壽老紋蓋盒，清代
中國，白玉為十八至十九世紀初，盒子大約為1880-1900。半透明的白玉高浮雕壽老
手持仙桃和手杖，旁邊有仙鶴與石間松樹。
來源：Robert ‘Bob’ Mayer 及他的妻子 Beatrice ‘Buddy’ Cummings
Mayer收藏。底部可見藏家老標簽 “0669”。Mayer一家在美國當代藝術的發展中
起到了很大的作用。作為董事會的創始受託人和財務主管，Bob在芝加哥當代藝術博
物館（MCA）成長初期，是其成功的領導者。
品相：白玉上有輕微的自然裂縫和潤澤的包漿。金屬盒内部有少量斑點，並有使用和
磨損痕跡。 鉸鏈稍微鬆動。 底座的綠色毛氈是後來添加的。
重量：247 克
尺寸：11.5 x 7.5 x 4.5 厘米
estimate euR 500,-
Starting price EUr 250,-

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