Lot 23. Icy lavendar jadeite 'Miniature Buddha' and pendent necklace, Wang Junyi. Estimate HK$800,000 - 1,200,000 (US$103,000 - 154,000). Courtesy Tiancheng International.

 Suspending a jadeite of very good translucency and soft lavender colour, carved as a poised 'miniature Buddha', suspending tassels of decorative beads, embellished with circular-cut diamonds, to a decorative bead necklace, mounted in karat white gold, length approximately 635mm, signed. 

Buddha measuring approximately 60.63 x 37.23 x 14.60mm. 

Accompanied by Hong Kong Jade & Stone Laboratory report numbered KJ92557, dated 21 March 2016, stating that the jadeite is natural, known in the trade as 'A Jade'; and a designor authenticated certificate.

WANG JUNYI

As a contemporary jadeite artist and a jadeite carving master, Wang Junyi carried the unprecedented contemporary art piece of “Ice Butterfly” to his solo exhibition held in National Museum of China in 2012, becoming the first artist ever to hold a solo exhibition of contemporary art and jadeite carving there. Wang spent twenty years in mastering and exploring sublime jadeite carving skills with humanistic spirits, creating a fusion of art that integrates jadeite cultures with contemporary arts, crafting impeccable art pieces of the time. In 2014, Wang held his solo retrospective world tour with the Louvre as the first stop, showcasing selected works of his fine jade sculptures. Jade has long enjoyed popularity in China, but for the first time, the culture of exquisite jade craftsmanship is presented to the western society in the renowned museum. The showcased works demonstrate various forms of his creation and how the ideology inspires his idea throughout his career.

This season, Tiancheng International is delighted to present an icy lavender jadeite ‘Miniature Buddha’ Pendent Necklace (Lot 23) carved by Wang Junyi. As one of the main subjects of Wang’s carvings, the Miniature Buddha pendant accentuates the peace and mercy of Buddha. The finely translucent jadeite is as pure as the innocent heart, exemplifying the serenity of great Buddha.

Tiancheng International. HONG KONG SPRING AUCTION, Jewellery and Jadeite. 12 Jun · 1 pm