Lot 3009. A white and russet jade 'double horse' group, Song dynasty (960-1279) or later; 4.5 cm. Estimate: 60,000 - 80,000 HKD). © 2023 Sotheby's.

The Victor Shaw Collection of Chinese Jades.

Exhibited: James C.Y. Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, Asia House Gallery, New York, 1980, cat. no. 23.

Lot 3020. A celadon and russet jade 'bird' finial, Song dynasty (960-1279); 6.2 cm. Estimate: 300,000 - 400,000 HKD). © 2023 Sotheby's.

The Victor Shaw Collection of Chinese Jades.

Note: The present lot demonstrates a combination of a strong overall naturalistic design and skilful carving technique, which is characteristic of Song dynasty jade carvings. It is particularly notable of the clever incorporation of the russet inclusions into the overall design, accentuating the naturalistic modelling of the bird. Compare the execution of the deftly carved wings on a pale green jade bird, dated Song dynasty, formerly in the Robert H. Ellsworth Collection, illustrated by James Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980, p.94, pl.78; see also a related example of a yellow jade bird with brown markings, from the collection of Mr and Mrs B.H.Tisdall, illustrated in ibid., p.96, pl.81.

Lot 3027. A celadon and black jade recumbent camel, Song dynasty (960-1279); 4.8 cm. Estimate: 40,000 - 60,000 HKD). © 2023 Sotheby's.

The Victor Shaw Collection of Chinese Jades.

Exhibited: James C.Y. Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, Asia House Gallery, New York, 1980, cat. no. 41.

Sotheby's. The Victor Shaw Collection of Chinese Jades: Online Part 1, Hong Kong, 22 February 2023