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 38:
White jade figure 'horse', Qing dynasty, Qianlong
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נמכר ב: €3,800
מחיר פתיחה:
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3,800
הערכה :
€3,800 - €5,000
עמלת בית המכירות: 27%
מע"מ: 21%
על העמלה בלבד
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White jade figure 'horse', Qing dynasty, Qianlong
A pure, carved Hetian white jade figure in the form of a horse. The horse has reddish-golden spots on its mane and sides. The animal is lying on all four legs, with its head turned backwards and its tail tucked to the side. The details such as the mane, skin, legs and face stand out for their good representation, delicate and naturalistic poses. In very good condition. Carved jade animals were most popular from the Song to the Qing dynasty. The uses for the carvings were diverse: paperweight, pendant or 'toy' for scholars.
This type of white jade is native to Hetian province. The colour is combined with the white hue of the jade and is immersed in the texture. The colour of the skin is due to concentration of iron oxide and is distributed in dots or flakes in the pores of the surface.
Horses played an important role in China for growth and protection. They were so fundamental that their figure is associated with status, talents, good luck and power. Furthermore, the fact that the material used is jade shows that it is made with meaning and for social status.
Provenance: Important collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, from 1980.
Size: 5.3 x 3 x 8 cm; Weight: 148 g
