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19 février 2019

Dr. Peter M. Greiner (1940-2013) Collection of Chinese Jade sold at Christie's New York, 18 - 19 September 2014

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Lot 774. A finely carved white and russet jade archaistic plaque, 18th century; 3 5/8 in. (9.3 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000Price realised USD 50,000© Christie's Images Ltd 2014

The plaque is finely carved in openwork on the convex top, which retains areas of russet skin in the white stone, with two chilong confronting each other as they crawl amidst scrolling stems of lingzhi above a plaque on the underside that is carved in the shape of a sword guard with C-scroll decoration. 

ProvenanceAlbert Young, Philadephia
Dr. Peter M. Greiner (1940-2013) Collection.

NoteDr. Peter M. Greiner (1940-2013) was a lifelong collector and student of Chinese art. His passion for collecting was sparked by his father, William Greiner, who worked for the French government in Asia in the first half of the 20th century, where Peter was born and spent his early childhood. His family moved to the United States, where Dr. Greiner attended medical school and became a successful surgeon, while continuing to pursue his passion for fine Chinese works of art over nearly fifty years, meticulously amassing a broad collection of Chinese works of art. Dr. Greiner further pursued his studies of Chinese art at the University of Michigan and the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his master's degree. He taught Chinese art history as a visiting professor at Carnegie Mellon University and was a guest curator for numerous museum exhibitions, where he displayed some select pieces from his personal collection. Dr. Greiner was honored to present several times at the International Symposium on Ancient Ceramics in Shanghai, organized by the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics. Over the decades, as Dr. Greiner thoughtfully compiled his collection, he continued to greatly cherish those pieces passed down to him by his father. It gave him great pleasure to watch his collection gradually expand from its beginnings in Asia. The collection reflects his life-long love of art, and the individual works offered in this sale represent a small but significant portion of Dr. Peter Greiner's collection.

A small yellow and russet jade figure of a recumbent hen, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century

 Lot 775. A small yellow and russet jade figure of a recumbent hen, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century; 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) longEstimate USD 12,000 - USD 18,000Price realised USD 68,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014

The plump bird is seated with legs tucked under the body and head turned to the side, and the feathers are well detailed. The stone is of soft yellow color and has areas of pale russet color and russet veins.  

ProvenanceDr. Peter M. Greiner (1940-2013) Collection.

A miniature white jade pear-shaped vase and cover, 18th-19th century

Lot 778. A miniature white jade pear-shaped vase and cover, 18th-19th century3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) highEstimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000Price realised USD 12,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 

The flattened vase is raised on an oval foot and has a pair of lion-mask and loose ring handles that flank the neck. The cover is surmounted by a Buddhist lion standing with head turned. The stone is of even, pale greenish-white color.   

Provenance: Sotheby's London, 28 November 1978, lot 346.
Dr. Peter M. Greiner (1940-2013) Collection.

A rare small white jade bangle box and cover, 18th century

Lot 779. A rare small white jade bangle box and cover, 18th century; 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 20,000 - USD 30,000Price realised USD 27,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 

The box is of convex ring shape. The semi-translucent stone is of even tone, wood stand.   

ProvenanceAlice Boney Collection, New York.
Dr. Peter M. Greiner (1940-2013) Collection.

A white jade shaped pendant plaque, 18th-19th century

Lot 780. A white jade shaped pendant plaque, 18th-19th century; 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm.) high. ; 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000Price realised USD 11,875. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 

 One side is carved in low relief with a small bat swooping above a branch bearing two peaches, and a flower sprig. The reverse is carved with a four-character seal, fu shou chang chun ('may good fortune and longevity remain with you in all seasons'), all within angular scroll borders. The semi-translucent stone is of even white color, wood stand. 

Provenance: Dr. Peter M. Greiner (1940-2013) Collection. 

A small white jade rectangular box and cover, 18th century

Lot 781. A small white jade rectangular box and cover, 18th century; 2¼ in. (5.7 cm.) wideEstimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000Price realised USD 75,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014  

The cover is delicately carved in low relief in the center of the top with a flower head within an outer ruyi border, and on the canted shoulder with a ruyi-scroll band. The box is raised on bracket supports. The semi-translucent stone is of even tone with a russet vein, and is finely polished, wood stand.     

Provenance: Dr. Peter M. Greiner (1940-2013) Collection.

An apple-green and greenish-white jadeite belt hook, Late Qing dynasty

Lot 782. An apple-green and greenish-white jadeite belt hook, Late Qing dynasty; 4 in. (10.2 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000Price realised USD 56,250. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014  

The top is carved and pierced in the apple-green area of the stone with a chilong grasping a lingzhi sprig in its jaws as it crawls towards the dragon-head hook, an oval button carved with scrolling clouds on the reverse.   

Provenance: Dr. Peter M. Greiner (1940-2013) Collection.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 18 - 19 September 2014

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