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February 28, 2013

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LOT 126

Lot 126

Carved Jadeite Corn and Insect Group, 19th Century

Carved Jadeite Corn and Insect Group, 19th Century
Lot 126 Details
Carved Jadeite Corn and Insect Group, 19th Century

Modeled in the form of a corn cob with the husk slightly peeled back, a large cricket and butterfly resting on one side. Wood stand
width 5.7" — 14.5 cm.

Estimate $100-$150

Realised: $132
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Carved Jadeite Corn and Insect Group, 19th Century
  • Carved Jadeite Corn and Insect Group, 19th Century
Provenance:

Lots 177-184: Chinese Works of Art from the Estate of the 3rd Viscount Bearsted, London, England
The following lots were purchased during the 1960’s and 1970’s by the 3rd Viscount Bearsted, Marcus Richard Samuel (1909-1986), whose family founded Shell Transport and Trading Company. He was an avid collector of Chinese and International art and bequeathed the items to relatives who are now living in Calgary.
Founded in 1897, Shell Transport and Trading Company merged with the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company in 1907 to form the Royal Dutch Shell Group now the fifth-largest operating business in the world.

CONDITION DETAILS

Losses to left legs of grasshopper; loss to upper right wing of butterfly, outermost husk of corn with losses to tip (both right and left side)

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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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