14th May, 2025 11:00
Chinese & Japanese Works of Art
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A CHINESE HARDSTONE INK STONE, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
the rectangular stone carved in low relief to the front face with a medallion well above a rectangular tablet inscribed with a Tang Dynasty poem, all surrounded by a ferocious scaly dragon amidst ruyi cloud scrolls, the black quartz stone with red inclusions, 5.5 by 9.5c.
Footnote: The poem may be translated as: In a fleeting moment, the celetial dragon from the Nine Heavens emerges,making all ordinary horses of countless generations seem mundane in comparison.
The dragon symbolizes imperial majesty, transcendent power, and divine artistry. Here, it likely represents the pinnacle of artistic achievement. 'Nine Heavens' being a metaphor for the imperial realm or the highest realm of existence, emphasizing the dragon’s supreme quality.
清：硬石端砚（1644-1911）
the rectangular stone carved in low relief to the front face with a medallion well above a rectangular tablet inscribed with a Tang Dynasty poem, all surrounded by a ferocious scaly dragon amidst ruyi cloud scrolls, the black quartz stone with red inclusions, 5.5 by 9.5c.
Footnote: The poem may be translated as: In a fleeting moment, the celetial dragon from the Nine Heavens emerges,making all ordinary horses of countless generations seem mundane in comparison.
The dragon symbolizes imperial majesty, transcendent power, and divine artistry. Here, it likely represents the pinnacle of artistic achievement. 'Nine Heavens' being a metaphor for the imperial realm or the highest realm of existence, emphasizing the dragon’s supreme quality.
Auction: Chinese & Japanese Works of Art, 14th May, 2025
Auction Location: London, UK
The sale of 170 lots comprise of a wide range of Chinese works such as ceramics from the Song to Qing Dynasty, an English private collection of jade and hardstone carvings, furniture, bronzes and sculptures.
The Japanese section includes works of art, ceramics, including a small private collection of contemporary ceramics by Kondo Yuzo, bronzes and prints. From Korea, a highlight is a Chaekgeori eight-fold screen with hidden artist seal from the Joseon Dynasty, 19th century.
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PUBLIC EXHIBITION:
Sunday 11th May: 12pm to 4pm
Monday 12th May: 10am to 8:30pm
Tuesday 13th May: 10am to 5pm
AUCTION:
Wednesday 14th May 2025, 11am, precisely
