DAOIST PARADISE.

20th century, China. Nephrite: light greenish-gray with minor gray and brown markings and a light brown rind. Fully and deeply carved on both sides of this irregularly shaped low-polished jade block, the details provided by the workshop clearly indicate that this is indeed a shoushan, or mountain of longevity. There are lingzhi fungus nestled by the base of a small entrance into the interior cavities. Pine trees flank openings, a servant carries a calabash, and a crane poses on one leg in a grotto. An image of Laotze riding on his buffalo emerges from another deep cavity (See also Ip, p. 266, #238; Laing, p. 70, #5). The standard forms of waterfall, path, hut and bridge are well-detailed and on the reverse there are several youths clambering over the rocks. The tightness of the detail, producing a rich surface of heightened realism, and the mysterious unseen interior passages which are deeply carved contribute to the interest of this carving. The staining does not relate to any one particular area or form, but rather adds an abstract note of additional visual attraction. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 7.25″ x 6.75″ x 2.5″. (18.4 x 17.1 x 6.4 cm.) CONDITION: Variegated stone carved in deep relief. Very good. 9-95198 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 17

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
	17	$15,405.00	DAOIST PARADISE. 20th century, China. Nephrite: light greenish-gray with minor gray and brown markings and a light brown rind. Fully and deeply carved on both sides of this irregularly shaped low-polished jade block, the details provided by the workshop clearly indicate that this is indeed a shoushan, or mountain of longevity. There are lingzhi fungus nestled by the base of a small entrance into the interior cavities. Pine trees flank openings, a servant carries a calabash, and a crane poses on one leg in a grotto. An image of Laotze riding on his buffalo emerges from another deep cavity (See also Ip, p. 266, #238; Laing, p. 70, #5). The standard forms of waterfall, path, hut and bridge are well-detailed and on the reverse there are several youths clambering over the rocks. The tightness of the detail, producing a rich surface of heightened realism, and the mysterious unseen interior passages which are deeply carved contribute to the interest of this carving. The staining does not relate to any one particular area or form, but rather adds an abstract note of additional visual attraction. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 7.25″ x 6.75″ x 2.5″. (18.4 x 17.1 x 6.4 cm.) CONDITION: Variegated stone carved in deep relief. Very good. 9-95198 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 17 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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DAOIST PARADISE.