Asian Art Auction

December 02, 2013

LOT 223

Lot 223

Mounted Pale Celadon Jade Belthook, 19th Century

Mounted Pale Celadon Jade Belthook, 19th Century
Lot 223 Details
Mounted Pale Celadon Jade Belthook, 19th Century

Of typical form with a sinuous dragon climbing along the shaft and the hook rendered as a ferocious dragon head
length 3.5" — 9 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $780
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Mounted Pale Celadon Jade Belthook, 19th Century
  • Mounted Pale Celadon Jade Belthook, 19th Century
  • Mounted Pale Celadon Jade Belthook, 19th Century
Provenance:

Chinese Jade Carvings from the Estate of Dean S. M. Field (Lots 220-225)
Dean Fields (1917-2001) initially worked for the H. Forth Gem Lab before becoming the head gem buyer for the T. Eaton Co., for which he traveled to China numerous times in the late 1950’s. Afterwards, he was one of the founders of the Canadian Gemological Association and opened up the Real & Rare Gallery on Yonge Street in Toronto.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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