מכירה פומבית 251023 auction_part_2510231 IMPORTANT COLLECTION, HONG KONG, TOMMY LAM
Subastas Darley
25.10.23
Av. Menéndez Pidal 13 Valencia, Spain, ספרד

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.




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למידע נוסף
המכירה הסתיימה

פריט 39:

Jade figure "Elephant and monkey", Qing dynasty, Qianlong

נמכר ב: €3,400
מחיר פתיחה:
3,200
הערכה :
€3,200 - €4,800
עמלת בית המכירות: 27%
מע"מ: 21% על העמלה בלבד
המכירה התקיימה בתאריך 25.10.23 בבית המכירות Subastas Darley
תגיות:

Jade figure "Elephant and monkey", Qing dynasty, Qianlong

A Hetian white jade sculpture, milky-white colour with small inclusions. It is carved in the form of a quadrupedal elephant, with its head turned to the right, covered with a long tasselled blanket and decorated with reliefs, and a reclining monkey on its back. 

Elephants (xiang) were a popular subject at the Qing court and are associated with good omens. The Chinese term is used to convey peace, prosperity and good fortune. Associated with the monkey, homophone of "hou" (糇) which during the Qianlong reign is an image of peace. It is very common to use a punning meaning in jade carvings. It is also related to the concept "拜象封侯" (Worship the elephant and become a marquis), which means: bestowing a great title, achieving an outstanding accomplishment and acquiring a skill or wisdom.

Provenance: Important collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, from 1980.

Size: 5 x 2.4 x 5.6 cm; Weight: 119 g