October 25th at 13:30 h (Spain, Valencia)
SPECIAL SESSION
IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF HONG KONG TOMMY LAM - ASIAN ART
1 - 100
Mr. Tommy Lam's collection is one of the most important private collections of Asian art, highlighting his unique and top quality jade pieces. For the first time, after a long career as a collector, he presents an exclusive sample of his large collection.
Mr. Tommy Lam is a successful businessman, gemologist and philanthropist specializing in jewelry and a member of the Hong Kong Jade Chamber of Commerce (香港玉器商會). His appreciation for Chinese culture has prompted him to participate since the 1980s continuously in charitable activities, highlighting donations in education with the development of schools and teaching materials. Likewise, his restless mind has led him to achieve multiple achievements and trophies in various hobbies, including sport fishing, traditional garden design, golf and as a sports racing driver.
Another of his interests is the history of China, which is why he took up collecting Chinese art in the 1980s, leading him to obtain various items of Chinese culture ranging from the Neolithic period to the end of the Qing dynasty. Over the course of these 40 years he has studied and inspired more people to share this interest as a national pride.
More information in the catalog.
“Inherit the wisdom contained in the ancient jade is transmitting Chinese history and culture."
"承传中国历史文化 , 弘扬古玉内涵智慧 "
— Tommy Lam
Continuing
SECOND SESSION "ASIAN ART".
Approximate starting time 3:00 p.m.
Exhibition from October 12th until auction day - Request "newsletter" subscription at info@subastasdarley.com or 0034 960 46 16 88.
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LOT 2:
Embedded zitan paperweight, Qing dynasty, Daoguang
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Sold for: €750
Start price:
€
700
Estimated price :
€700 - €1,200
Buyer's Premium: 27%
VAT: 21%
On commission only
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Embedded zitan paperweight, Qing dynasty, Daoguang
Wood carved and decorated with inlaid mother-of-pearl, lapis lazuli, turquoise, jade and hard stones. The wood used is '紫檀' (Zitan) and is originally from India, Taiwan and China. It shows on the front face a pair of ducks on a pond with lotuses and water lilies. The shape is elongated with a higher centre.
The subject is illustrated with the term "百年好合" (A marriage for a hundred years) which means wishing two people, love and affection for a lifetime. Ducks are animals that once they are united they do not separate for life. Lotuses are also related to long life. In general, all human beings long for loyal love, a happy marriage, family and prosperous offspring.
Provenance: Important collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.
Size: 27.8 x 5 cm; Weight: 166 g
