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FOREWORD
The master of the Chang Shou Studio is a renowned other friends, the master also frequently visits
Hong Kong entrepreneur whose love affair with jades important international museums and research
began three decades ago. His studio name expresses centers to advance his knowledge.
his wish for good health and longevity.
The master loves jade and appreciates its
Over a period of many years, the master spared virtues. The vastness, richness, and profundity of
no effort or expense acquiring jades, amassing a vast Chinese culture are all manifest in the material
and varied collection that rivals the greatest private qualities, patterns, forms, and craftsmanship of
collections in the world. His ancient jades range in jades. The specialists of Sotheby’s are honoured to
period from the Shang, Zhou, and Han dynasties have been given access to the master’s collection
through to the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. and to facilitate this opportunity for other collectors
Aside from some plaques and tablets, they consist to share in their beauty.
mostly of animal and figure sculptures carved in
the round. In business as in collecting, the master This special sale consists of 35 pieces carefully
is rigorous and diligent, researching and selecting curated by the master himself, dating from the Han
his objects with care and dedication to ensure their Dynasty through to the early Qing Dynasty. Among
consistent quality. He has formed study groups them, ten are from the Hei-Chi Collection, with well-
with fellow jade collectors in China and abroad. In documented provenances and detailed records of
regular meetings, they share their discoveries and exhibition and publication. The master’s dedication
objects, thereby strengthening their friendships. and diligence are awe-inspiring. It is with the wish
Accompanied by fellow jade lovers, scholars, and that his treasured objects will find equally loving
caretakers that he has decided to let them go here.
Hei Chi
