Lot 8020
A FINE AND RARE WHITE JADE MOUNTAIN Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
Lush white Nephrite with brown veins, carved into the shape of a mountain and decorated with a landscape mural. Cascading slopes and towering crags imbue the work with an emboldened artistic aura. Upon closer inspection, horses can be seen roaming on a plateau next to a creek. The horses come in many forms; standing, resting, grazing, etc. The theme of the entire work is set by a herder pulling a horse next to a forest, located in the lower right hand side of the piece.
The jade mountain has a horizontal axis that is central to the work's composition and narrative. This pristine jade mountain, a delicate work of art, is truly outstanding with it is refined carvings and painterly qualities.
L: 18.7 cm
Estimate
TWD 7,287,000-11,336,000
HKD 1,800,000-2,800,000
USD 232,100-361,100
Sold Price
PROVENANCE:
China Guardian Auction 15 November, 2011, lot3956
Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art
Ravenel Spring Auction 2015 Hong Kong
Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 5:00pm