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 47:
White jade "Lion" figure, Qing dynasty, Qianlong
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Sold for: €8,500
Start price:
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8,000
Estimated price :
€8,000 - €12,000
Buyer's Premium: 27%
VAT: 21%
On commission only
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White jade "Lion" figure, Qing dynasty, Qianlong
A Hetian white jade figure, with reddish-golden flecks, carved in the shape of a 'Chinese lion'. This type of natural-coloured white jade is combined with the golden hue and is immersed in the texture. The outside colour of the skin is due to a concentration of iron oxide and is distributed in dots or flakes in the pores of the surface.
The figure of the animal is very well represented, lying on its outstretched legs with its head tilted to the left. The face is composed of bulging eyes above flaring nostrils and a broad, upturned muzzle with teeth showing. The ears are drooping and highlighted with a scroll motif. The back is rough, like scales, and ends in a bushy tail swept to the side.
Fu lions (獅), often made of stone, are now a decorative object, but they were made as a protection against possible evil at the entrances of buildings guarding something. The material is not limited to stone, and they are also made of other materials such as jade. They usually have a menacing expression, bulging round eyes, large ears and a curly tail.
Provenance: Important collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.
Size: 4.8 x 6.2 x 10 cm; Weight: 402 g
