01 mars 2014
Four jade zoomorphic pendants, Shang to Western Zhou dynasty
Lot 141. Four jade zoomorphic pendants, Shang (c. 1600-1046 BCE) to Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 BC). Length of longest 1 3/4 in., 4.5 cm. Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD. Lot sold 10,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's.
comprising two bird pendants, Shang dynasty; a fish pendant, Western Zhou dynasty and an insect pendant, Western Zhou dynasty (4).
Provenance: Old French collections, first half of the 20th century.
Property from the Sam and Myrna Myers Collection.
Literature: Filippo Salviati, Radiant... [Lire la suite]01 mars 2014
Three jade pendants, Shang to Western Zhou dynasty
Three jade pendants, Shang to Western Zhou dynasty. Photo Sotheby's.
comprising an elongated fish-shaped pendant, incised on both sides with circular eyes, curved gills, dorsal and fins, pierced behind the forked mouth with a circular hole, the jade of yellowish-green color, Western Zhou dynasty; and two blade-form pendants, each with median ridges and beveled edges, the base of the nei pierced with a circular hole, the green jade with areas of calcification, Shang dynasty (3). Length of longest 2 5/8 in., 6.8 cm. Estimation... [Lire la suite]01 mars 2014
Two jade blade-form pendants, Shang Dynasty
Two jade blade-form pendants, Shang Dynasty. Photo Sotheby's.
one pendant of crescent shape with beveled edges ending at the tapered point, the base of the nei pierced with a small hole, further cut with two deep notches on one side, the jade of white color; the other pendant with three slightly raised ribs on each side, drilled with a small hole on one end, the short edge cut with a single notch, the calcified jade with dark areas (2). Length of longer 4 1/8 in., 10.5 cm. Estimation 5,000 — 7,000 USD
Provenance: Old French... [Lire la suite]01 mars 2014
Two jade blade-form pendants, Shang Dynasty
Two jade blade-form pendants, Shang Dynasty. Photo Sotheby's.
one pendant of crescent shape with beveled edges ending at the tapered tip, one edge of the nei cut with a single short notch, drilled with a circular hole on both the base of the nei and the tip, the calcified stone of a buff color; the other blade-like pendant with beveled edges, drilled with a small hole on the base of the nei (2).Length of longer 3 1/8 in., 8 cm. Estimation 5,000 — 7,000 USD
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A jade 'Bird' pendant, Shang Dynasty
A jade 'Bird' pendant, Shang Dynasty. Photo Sotheby's.
of crescent shape with a raised central rib, the two edges beveled, carved at one end with a bird head with beak, crest and a circular aperture suggesting the eye, further drilled on both sides with two holes, the stone of green color; together with a jade pendant carved in the form of a stylized bird (2). Length of the longer 3 3/4 in., 8.5 cm. Estimation 7,000 — 9,000 USD
Provenance: Old French collection, first half of the 20th century.PROPERTY FROM THE SAM AND MYRNA... [Lire la suite]01 mars 2014
A jade cong, Western Zhou Dynasty
A jade cong, Western Zhou Dynasty. Photo Sotheby's.
with plain rectangular sides and cylindrical shaft carved from a mottled dark gray-green and black jade.Height 5 1/2 in., 14 cm. Estimation 65,000 — 85,000 USD
Provenance: Acquired in London, 1980.PROPERTY FROM THE SAM AND MYRNA MYERS COLLECTION
Litterature: Filippo Salviati, Radiant Stones: Archaic Chinese Jades, Hong Kong, 2000, cat. no. 54.
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 18 Mar 2014, 10:30 AM - www.sothebys.com01 mars 2014
A jade disc (bi), Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770–255 BC)
Lot 135. A jade disc (bi), Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770–255 BC). Diameter 4 3/8 in., 11.3 cm. Estimate 7,000 — 9,000 USD. Lot sold 7,500 USD. Photo Sotheby's.
carved on each side in low relief with a dense pattern of comma-shaped whorls between ridged bands at the rim and center, the dark green jade with extensive areas calcified to creamy-white.
Provenance: Christie’s New York, 23rd June 1982, lot 406.
Property from the Sam and Myrna Myers Collection.
Literature: Filippo Salviati, Radiant Stones:... [Lire la suite]01 mars 2014
A jade disc (bi), Eastern Zhou Dynasty
A jade disc (bi), Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Photo Sotheby's.
of circular form with a large central aperture, decorated with interlocking S-scroll patterns against a crisscross ground on both sides, the outer and inner rim carved with a ridged border, the green jade with three areas of calcification. Diameter 4 1/4 in., 11 cm. Estimation 20,000 — 25,000 USD
Provenance: Acquired in Amsterdam, 26th October 1979.PROPERTY FROM THE SAM AND MYRNA MYERS COLLECTION Litterature: Filippo Salviati, Radiant Stones: Archaic Chinese Jades,... [Lire la suite]01 mars 2014
A jade collared disc (bi), Shang Dynasty
A jade collared disc (bi), Shang Dynasty. Photo Sotheby's.
the central aperture carved with a rounded rim projecting from both sides of the flat disc, the pale green jade with large area of russet brown and black on one side. Diameter 6 1/4 in., 16 cm. Estimation 20,000 — 30,000 USD
Provenance: Acquired in New York, 3rd January 1980.PROPERTY FROM THE SAM AND MYRNA MYERS COLLECTION
Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 18 Mar 2014, 10:30 AM - www.sothebys.com01 mars 2014
A jade disc (bi), Neolithic Period, Liangzhu Culture (3400–2250 BC)
Lot 132. A jade disc (bi), Neolithic Period, Liangzhu Culture (3400–2250 BC). Diameter 8 1/8 in., 20.5 cm. Estimate 35,000 — 45,000 USD. Lot sold 37,500 USD. Photo Sotheby's.
of irregularly circular form with a small central aperture drilled from both sides to form an encircling ridge, the surface with deep gouges, the variegated stone of dark green and russet color with extensive veining.
Provenance: Collection of Armand Trampitsch, acquired prior to 1975.Ader Picard Tajan, Paris, 30th May 1985,... [Lire la suite]