Waddington's

Asian Art Auction

June 10, 2013

Return To Gallery
LOT 236

Lot 236

Mottled Celadon Jade ‘Silkworm’ Bi, Ming Dynasty

Mottled Celadon Jade ‘Silkworm’ Bi, Ming Dynasty
Lot 236 Details
Mottled Celadon Jade ‘Silkworm’ Bi, Ming Dynasty

Primarily of a celadon colour with a mottled section to one side, the disc carved with several pairs of confronting ‘silkworms’ throughout. Wood stand
diameter 2.4" — 6 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $1,920
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

More Details Below   更多关于此拍品信息如下   ↓

Lot Report

Additional Images
Mottled Celadon Jade ‘Silkworm’ Bi, Ming Dynasty
  • Mottled Celadon Jade ‘Silkworm’ Bi, Ming Dynasty
Provenance:

Chinese Jade Carvings from the Collection of Robert Murray Bell and Ann Bell (lots 233-243)
Beginning in the 1930’s and continuing until Robert Murray’s death in 1998, the Bells were dedicated and enthusiastic collectors, forming one of Toronto’s finest collections of Chinese works of art. Following Murray’s death, under Ann’s careful stewardship, the majority of the Bell’s collection was generously donated to the permanent collections at the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art in Toronto.

CONDITION DETAILS

For condition information please contact the specialist.

Back To Top   ↑
LOT 236
×

About Condition Ratings

  • 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.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.