- 2002
A JADE CARVING OF A MONKEY AND A HORSE MING DYNASTY
Estimate
120,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
the pale-cream coloured stone mottled with russet patches, carved with a recumbent horse with its head turned towards its back, facing the small monkey using the reins to climb up on its back
Exhibited
Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1996, cat. no. 152
Literature
Hei-Chi, Jades from the Hei-Chi Collection, Beijing, 2006, p. 177.
Condition
The overall condition is quite good. The stone retains much of its original russet skin and is a little less polished in area.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Compare a related carving of this subject illustrated in Robert Kleiner, Chinese Jades from the Collection of Alan and Simone Hartman, Hong Kong, 1996, pl. 57; another, in the Tingsong Shuwu collection, included in the exhibition Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, Asia House Gallery, New York, 1986, cat. no. 70; and a third example included in the exhibition Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong, 1996, cat. no. 153.
A horse with monkey represents the wish for an immediate conferment of the rank of Marquis or the immediate appointment to a high-ranking position.