JADE BUDDHIST MONK WITH BEGGING BOWL.

19th-20th century, China. Nephrite: light grayish yellow-green (celadon). The elongated earlobes, monk’s robe, shaved head, gentle withdrawn attitude, and alms bowl all identify this image as a Buddhist monk. While the image is presented frontally, the robes flare out to one side, and the bowl, in counterbalance, is held tenderly out to the other side. A pendant-bedecked sash is suspended from the waist. The sparely-detailed large head, with its downcast eyes and tucked-in mouth, sits directly on the shoulders. Sandal-bound feet emerge slightly from the undergarment. The material is well-polished and the undercutting expertly manipulated, providing an impression of depth in the robe. Prototypes for such figures often wear small cloth caps or display slightly more body movement, though most achieve their effect through spatial manipulation of the drapery (SL 6/8/82, #316 and Palmer, Pl. 24; Poor, #78). This is a placid, effective and substantial (15 lb., 7 kg.) presentation of a well-known Buddhist image. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 12.75″ x 6.5″ x 4.25″. (32.4 x 16.5 x 10.8 cm.) CONDITION: Small shell crack on base rim. Otherwise good. 9-95071 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 23

Auction: FAAA - Wall-Apelt Collection - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	23	$0.00	JADE BUDDHIST MONK WITH BEGGING BOWL. 19th-20th century, China. Nephrite: light grayish yellow-green (celadon). The elongated earlobes, monk’s robe, shaved head, gentle withdrawn attitude, and alms bowl all identify this image as a Buddhist monk. While the image is presented frontally, the robes flare out to one side, and the bowl, in counterbalance, is held tenderly out to the other side. A pendant-bedecked sash is suspended from the waist. The sparely-detailed large head, with its downcast eyes and tucked-in mouth, sits directly on the shoulders. Sandal-bound feet emerge slightly from the undergarment. The material is well-polished and the undercutting expertly manipulated, providing an impression of depth in the robe. Prototypes for such figures often wear small cloth caps or display slightly more body movement, though most achieve their effect through spatial manipulation of the drapery (SL 6/8/82, #316 and Palmer, Pl. 24; Poor, #78). This is a placid, effective and substantial (15 lb., 7 kg.) presentation of a well-known Buddhist image. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 12.75″ x 6.5″ x 4.25″. (32.4 x 16.5 x 10.8 cm.) CONDITION: Small shell crack on base rim. Otherwise good. 9-95071 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 23 Auction: FAAA - Wall-Apelt Collection - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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JADE BUDDHIST MONK WITH BEGGING BOWL.