boulder

A celadon jade 'Mountain' boulder, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Photo Sotheby's well-carved following the natural form of the boulder with Shoulao carrying a peach next toa deer, followed by an attendant, climbing a mountain path towards a pavilion near the summit, the reverse with two cranes and a pavilion amongst a pine tree on a rocky outcrop, all set within a mountainous landscape, the stone with enhanced russet, wood stand (2). Height 7 in., 17.7 cm - ESTIMATION 80,000-120,000 USD ... [Lire la suite]

A rare imperial miniature lapis lazuli 'boulder' on a white jade stand, 18th century.  Photo: Christie's Images Ltd 2012 Finely carved and rounded as a miniature boulder with numerous crevices, with tufts of grass carved in low relief on several edges, the bright blue stone with soft polish; the white jade stand carved and pierced as rockwork from which grow lingzhiand asters: 3 1/8 in. (8 cm.) long. Estimate $60,000 - $80,000  清十八世紀 御製青金石小山子配白玉座 Provenance; Douglas J.K. Wright, 1990. ... [Lire la suite]

A fine and rare inscribed carved White and Russet Jade Boulder. Mark and period of Qianlong, dated to 1764.  Photo Sotheby's finely and deeply carved to the front face depicting Guanyin seated on a rockwork pedestal, wearing loosely draped robes, an attendant standing behind her holding a vase containing a single willow branch, with a boy kneeling towards her in a position of deference, amid bamboo trees, with swelling waves crashing against the rocks below, a magpie perched above, round and smooth the reverse side... [Lire la suite]

A Fine And Rare lnscribed Carved White And Russet Jade Boulder. Mark And Period of Qianlong. Photo Sotheby's finely and deeply carved to the front face depicting Guanyin seated on a rockwork pedestal, wearing loosely draped robes, an attendant standing behind her holding a vase containing a single willow branch, with a boy kneeling towards her in a position of deference, amid bamboo trees, with swelling waves crashing against the rocks below, a magpie perched above, round and smooth the reverse side skilfully carved utilising the... [Lire la suite]

A yellow jade boulder. Qing dynasty, 18th century. photo Sotheby's carved in the form of a circular disc representing the sun rising above the undulated waves carved in high relief on both sides, a five-clawed dragon ascending from below towards the swirling clouds, the stone of pale yellow tone with russet mottling, fitted stand - 13.4 cm., 5 1/4 in. Est. 600,000—800,000 HKD. Lot Sold 1,280,000 HKD NOTE: The present piece is remarkable for its skilful manipulation of the original shape and natural inclusions of the stone... [Lire la suite]