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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LOTTO 50:
Carved jade "Gui" board with inscription, Song dynasty
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Venduto per: €9 000
Prezzo iniziale:
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9 000
Prezzo stimato :
€9 000 - €12 000
Commissione per la casa d'aste: 27%
IVA: 21%
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Carved jade "Gui" board with inscription, Song dynasty
Hetian "青白玉" (Qīng báiyù) greenish-white jade carved with engraved inscriptions. Object with an elongated and flat shape, similar to a plaque, with rounded edges. The lower part is wider and sharper, it is pointed at the ends and concave in the centre. At the head it has three extremities on each side and in the centre a hole to be held, either with a cord or a handle. It shows patina and is in very good condition for the antique.
It is a "圭" (Gui) a ritual object, which in ancient times was considered one of the "six auspicious". It could be made of jade, bronze or wood and different sizes varying according to the title or purpose. One of the main uses was in the "朝拜" (cháo bài) ceremony when ministers or subjects knelt before the emperor. It was also applied in Tibetan Buddhist ceremonies, funerals, recruitment and sacrificial ceremonies.
Those made of jade were for official positions. From the Shang dynasty to the Ming-Qing eras, pieces have been found in tombs of very high status. On the front face it has a long engraved text signed "修内司玉作所製" (done Shunai Tsukasa Gyokusakusho), who may be an owner or the author of the text.
Provenance: Important collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.
References: National Palace Museum "Jade Gui Tablet".
Size: 25.5 x 5.7 cm; Weight: 218 g
