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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פריט 10:
Agate snuff bottle 'Fish', Qing dynasty, Qianlong
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נמכר ב: €950
מחיר פתיחה:
€
800
הערכה :
€800 - €1,500
עמלת בית המכירות: 27%
מע"מ: 21%
על העמלה בלבד
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Agate snuff bottle 'Fish', Qing dynasty, Qianlong
Snuff bottle carved from a single piece of agate and, on the other side, two lids. The body is in the shape of a fish, and the different shades of agate have been chosen to represent fins and eyes in gold. In the fish's mouth and tail are the holes where the lids fit. The transparency and quality of the cut are exceptional, and it is in very good condition.
Heilongjiang agate is found in the northwest of the province. This carbon dioxide mineral is of gem grade and is a variant of chalcedony. Agate from this region has beautiful and warm colours, rich colours and a hard texture, very useful for carved crafts. This product was used as a tribute in the Qing dynasty.
Fish have a lot of significance because they are considered in Chinese culture as the origin of dragons. It is very common to see them represented as a symbol of perseverance in the face of goals and a symbol of improvement or promotion. Legend has it that the strongest fish swim upstream to jump over the dragon gate and ascend. The following saying "if you pass the challenge, you will be worth a hundred times more" illustrates this behaviour.
Provenance: Important collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.
Height: 6.5 cm; Weight: 57 g
