BI-COLORED ELEPHANT.

20th century, China. Nephrite: grayish yellow-green (celadon) with rich brown areas and lighter-colored veins. Technically more advanced than other elephant works in this collection in terms of its surface polish, this large (19 lb.) elephant has open-lotus leaf ears, a well-modeled eye area, and a bushy tail which clings in low relief to the hindquarters (found on some Ming examples as well; TCJ, p. 153). Its fully-released trunk curls around with a magic fungus-form termination, and the four short, stubby legs convincingly support the heavy body, whose belly barely clears the ground. Detailing of the skin folds is kept to a minimum. Though competently shaped and finished with a high polish, this elephant lacks the interesting symbolic connotations and to a degree it also lacks sincerity of other elephants in this collection. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 7.75″ x 8.38″ x 3.38″. (19.7 x 21.3 x 8.6 cm.) PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Very good with fissures and inclusions. 47671-20 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3129

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

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
	3129	$0.00	BI-COLORED ELEPHANT. 20th century, China. Nephrite: grayish yellow-green (celadon) with rich brown areas and lighter-colored veins. Technically more advanced than other elephant works in this collection in terms of its surface polish, this large (19 lb.) elephant has open-lotus leaf ears, a well-modeled eye area, and a bushy tail which clings in low relief to the hindquarters (found on some Ming examples as well; TCJ, p. 153). Its fully-released trunk curls around with a magic fungus-form termination, and the four short, stubby legs convincingly support the heavy body, whose belly barely clears the ground. Detailing of the skin folds is kept to a minimum. Though competently shaped and finished with a high polish, this elephant lacks the interesting symbolic connotations and to a degree it also lacks sincerity of other elephants in this collection. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 7.75″ x 8.38″ x 3.38″. (19.7 x 21.3 x 8.6 cm.) PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Very good with fissures and inclusions. 47671-20 (4,500-7,500) – Lot 3129 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 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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BI-COLORED ELEPHANT.