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Asian Art Auction

June 10, 2013

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LOT 204

Lot 204

Well-Carved Pale Celadon Jade Boy, 18th Century

Well-Carved Pale Celadon Jade Boy, 18th Century
Lot 204 Details
Well-Carved Pale Celadon Jade Boy, 18th Century

The smooth stone of an even pale celadon colour with slightly russet inclusions and expertly rendered in-the-round as a young laughing boy, his plump face with a jovial expression and opening into a wide smile, the figure dressed in loose clothing tied at the waist and holding a ruyi sceptre
height 3.5" — 9 cm.

Estimate $8,000-$12,000

Realised: $9,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Important Chinese Porcelain and Works of Art from an English Gentleman (lots 197-209)
Now residing in Toronto, the owner of this collection dedicated the last 40 years to the full-time study of Asian Arts with a main interest in Chinese ceramics, jades and scholarly objects. The majority of the items were purchased at auction and from private collections.
Reputedly purchased from Marchant & Son during the 1978 International Asian Art Fair in New York.

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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