LI BO WITH HIS JAR OF WINE.

19th-20th century, China. Jadeite(?): very light bluish-gray, on fitted wood stand. During the late Ming and Qing periods, many works of art were inspired by classic or contemporary literary themes, and certain of the authors (particularly those with interesting biographies) were themselves portrayed in diverse media. Among this select number was the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bo, whose poetic prowess and drinking aptitude inspired images of the type illustrated here, a scholar posed at his ease in a rockery with his crackle-glaze ceramic wine jar near at hand (Watt 2, p. 25; Myrtle, p. 119, #1). According to Ip Yee, this pose is common in Kangxi era works of art (lp, p. 192), and it has been used for other popular figures as well, including one of the Daoist Immortals (Fourcade, pp. 170-71, pl. 33). In some portrayals of Li Bo, the wine jar is in the shape of a peach, reflecting the longevity-Daoist imagery associated with the poet (Beurdeley, p. 248, a ceramic work) and in others, the poet is portrayed as very drunk, supporting his slumbering head on one hand (Spink, #142, a soapstone sculpture) or on a stack of books (lp, pp. 192-93, #176; CKYCTC, p. 186, a red and white agate carving). Treated with great respect by the jade carver, this portrayal of the mature Li Bo shows him with one arm securing the jar, the other outstretched on his reclining figure, at ease on his rocky platform. He is dressed fully in an elaborately belted scholar’s robe with underskirt, and his feet are tucked into felt shoes which are fully visible. His handsome face sports neatly trimmed mustache and goatee, and his hair is tied in a neat knot at the top of his head. The clean pale green material has been given a high polish. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 4.5″ x 11.5″ x 4″. (11.4 x 29.2 x 10.2 cm.) PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Very good. 47671-87 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3089

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
	3089	$0.00	LI BO WITH HIS JAR OF WINE. 19th-20th century, China. Jadeite(?): very light bluish-gray, on fitted wood stand. During the late Ming and Qing periods, many works of art were inspired by classic or contemporary literary themes, and certain of the authors (particularly those with interesting biographies) were themselves portrayed in diverse media. Among this select number was the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bo, whose poetic prowess and drinking aptitude inspired images of the type illustrated here, a scholar posed at his ease in a rockery with his crackle-glaze ceramic wine jar near at hand (Watt 2, p. 25; Myrtle, p. 119, #1). According to Ip Yee, this pose is common in Kangxi era works of art (lp, p. 192), and it has been used for other popular figures as well, including one of the Daoist Immortals (Fourcade, pp. 170-71, pl. 33). In some portrayals of Li Bo, the wine jar is in the shape of a peach, reflecting the longevity-Daoist imagery associated with the poet (Beurdeley, p. 248, a ceramic work) and in others, the poet is portrayed as very drunk, supporting his slumbering head on one hand (Spink, #142, a soapstone sculpture) or on a stack of books (lp, pp. 192-93, #176; CKYCTC, p. 186, a red and white agate carving). Treated with great respect by the jade carver, this portrayal of the mature Li Bo shows him with one arm securing the jar, the other outstretched on his reclining figure, at ease on his rocky platform. He is dressed fully in an elaborately belted scholar’s robe with underskirt, and his feet are tucked into felt shoes which are fully visible. His handsome face sports neatly trimmed mustache and goatee, and his hair is tied in a neat knot at the top of his head. The clean pale green material has been given a high polish. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 4.5″ x 11.5″ x 4″. (11.4 x 29.2 x 10.2 cm.) PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Very good. 47671-87 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3089 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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LI BO WITH HIS JAR OF WINE.