MOUNTAIN WITH FIGURES BENEATH OVERHANG.

Mid 18th-19th century, China. Nephrite: grayish yellow-green (celadon) with bands of opaque brown. Shaped with a relatively regular, ovoid profile, this small but substantial (17lb., 7.5 kg.) mountain has a frontal focus. In effect, the carving resembles a close-up view of one of a scene allowing the viewer to concentrate on a single center of activity. Three elders and their attendants are engaged in what appears to be a scene releasing (or attempting to capture?) a long legged bird which is in flight at the upper left (See also Keverne, p. 171, #108). A slatted box with lid held by one small boy is carefully detailed to the lower left of the clearing in which the scene takes place. The branches of the pine trees flanking the scene and emerging from the cliff are irregularly pierced to heighten the realism of this self-contained work. On the reverse, broad steps lead up a precipitous cliff face fashioned from forbidding angular rock slabs. A heavy overhang towers above the center of activity, in the style of mid-Qing painting and woodblock prints such as those in travel books introducing pilgrims to important sites (Zwalf, p. 232, #239, a page from an 18th century guide to “Putuo shan”). The style is associated with several jade-carving schools of the Qing, including those of Suchou (Watt 2, p. 122, #104). Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 12.38″ x 7.5″ x 3.25″. (31.4 x 19.1 x 8.3 cm.) PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Very good with natural fissures and occlusions. 47671-144 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3100

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
	3100	$0.00	MOUNTAIN WITH FIGURES BENEATH OVERHANG. Mid 18th-19th century, China. Nephrite: grayish yellow-green (celadon) with bands of opaque brown. Shaped with a relatively regular, ovoid profile, this small but substantial (17lb., 7.5 kg.) mountain has a frontal focus. In effect, the carving resembles a close-up view of one of a scene allowing the viewer to concentrate on a single center of activity. Three elders and their attendants are engaged in what appears to be a scene releasing (or attempting to capture?) a long legged bird which is in flight at the upper left (See also Keverne, p. 171, #108). A slatted box with lid held by one small boy is carefully detailed to the lower left of the clearing in which the scene takes place. The branches of the pine trees flanking the scene and emerging from the cliff are irregularly pierced to heighten the realism of this self-contained work. On the reverse, broad steps lead up a precipitous cliff face fashioned from forbidding angular rock slabs. A heavy overhang towers above the center of activity, in the style of mid-Qing painting and woodblock prints such as those in travel books introducing pilgrims to important sites (Zwalf, p. 232, #239, a page from an 18th century guide to “Putuo shan”). The style is associated with several jade-carving schools of the Qing, including those of Suchou (Watt 2, p. 122, #104). Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 12.38″ x 7.5″ x 3.25″. (31.4 x 19.1 x 8.3 cm.) PROVENANCE: The Personal Collection of Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. CONDITION: Very good with natural fissures and occlusions. 47671-144 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 3100 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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MOUNTAIN WITH FIGURES BENEATH OVERHANG.