spinach-green jade

 Lot 35. A large spinach-green jade oval 'dragon' washer, 18th-19th century; 23.2cm (9 1/8in) wide. Sold for HKD 481,800 (Estimate HKD 300,000 - HKD 350,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022 The washer of oval section rises from a flat base to an inverted rim, the exterior carved in high relief with five five-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst dense clouds above rocks and crashing waves rising from the whorl-carved base, the semi-translucent stone of mottled spinach-green tone with some black... [Lire la suite]

Lot 35. An spinach-green jade reticulated circular incense burner and cover, 18th century; 17.3cm (6 3/4in) diam. (3). Sold for HKD 165,750 (Estimate HKD 200,000 - HKD 300,000). © Bonhams 2001-2022 The gently rounded sides rising to a flat everted rim, the domed cover in two tiers and surmounted by a coiled dragon finial, all carved in openwork with scrolling lotus, with a lappet band to the rim, the mottled spinach-green stone with speckled black inclusions, stand and box. ... [Lire la suite]

  Lot 28. An inscribed and gilt spinach-green jade book leaf, Qing dynasty, dated guichou year, probably corresponding to 1793. Height 8⅛ in., 20.6 cm. Lot sold: 18,900 USD (Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000 USD USD). © Sothebys. Provenance: Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, coll. no. Q.S.122. Q.9.31. Sotheby's. A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Part 1, New York, 22 March 2022

Lot 27. An imperially inscribed and gilt spinach-green jade book leaf, Dated Qianlong bingyin year, corresponding to 1746. Height 10¾ in., 27.3 cm. Lot sold: 37,800 USD (Estimate: 12,000 - 15,000 USD USD). © Sothebys. Provenance: Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, coll. no. Q.S.122. Q.9.29. Sotheby's. A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Part 1, New York, 22 March 2022

Lot 17. A spinach-green jade bowl and spoon, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Bowl: Diameter 3⅞ in., 9.8 cm. Spoon: Length 7 in., 17.9 cm. Lot sold: 12,600 USD (Estimate: 6,000 - 8,000 USD). © Sothebys. the base of the bowl incised with a six-character mark. Provenance: Christie's London, 31st October 1966, lot 172. Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997). Wou Lien-Pai Museum, 1968-present, coll. no. Q.9.17. Sotheby's. A Journey Through... [Lire la suite]

Lot 679. A rare archaistic white and russet jade vase, Qianlong period (1736-1795); 16.3cm (6 1/2in) high. Estimate £ 10,000 - £ 15,000. Sold for £ 50,250 (€ 58,464). © Bonhams 2001-2021 Crisply carved with four horizontal ribs around the body and neck, the body with a shallow-relief symmetrical design of C-scrollwork on both sides, the stone of white tone with minor cloudy-white and russet inclusions. Note: The luminous tone of the stone of the present piece is further accentuated by the archaistic... [Lire la suite]

Lot 126. A spinach-green jade dragon alms bowl, Qing dynasty (1644-1911); 7in (17.8cm) diameter. Estimate US$ 2,500 - 3,500. Sold for US$ 20,312 (£ 14,806). Courtesy Bonhams. Of compressed globular form, with the deep rounded sides carved with a continuous design of a single striding dragon chasing a 'flaming pearl', amid lingzhi-shaped clouds, The foot carved as a swirling concentric wave, the stone of a deep-green tone with small black and russet inclusions. Provenance: Anunt Hengtrakul,... [Lire la suite]

Lot 55. A rare spinach-green jade 'Laozi passing through the Hangu pass' double-sided circular screen, Early 19th century; 21.5cm (8 1/2in) diam. Estimate HK$ 600,000-800,000. Sold for HK$ 1,036,000 (€ 123,180). Photo: Bonhams. Skilfully worked into a large circular plaque with varying levels of relief on both sides, the front side decorated with Laozi riding a buffalo flanked by a young attendant, greeted by Yinxi beside his attendant holding a plantain leaf fan, all within a landscape scene with... [Lire la suite]

Lot 39. A spinach-green jade incense burner and cover, gui, 18th-19th century; 16.4cm (6 1/2in) wide. Estimate HK$ 60,000-80,000. Sold for HK$ 125,000 (€ 14,933). Photo: Bonhams. The deep rounded body raised on a spreading foot, with a pair of archaic mythical beast mask handles on each side, intricately carved in shallow relief with taotie masks amidst ruyi scrolls, and six evenly-spaced short vertical flanges below the mouth rim, the domed cover with a further band... [Lire la suite]

Lot 39. A rare spinach-green jade 'heavenly bird' jar, zun, Qianlong-Jiaqing period (1736-1820); 10.1cm (4in) wide. Estimate HK$ 250,000-400,000. Sold for HK$ 312,500 (€ 37,126). Courtesy Bonhams. Of globular form, the shoulders carved in relief with three evenly spaced heavenly birds, each with its talons perched on the flared hollow foot, the wings outstretched with finely incised details at the plumage, all above archaistic scrolls delicately worked in low relief, the stone of a rich spinach-green tone with... [Lire la suite]