ELEPHANT HOLDING MAGIC FUNGUS.

18th-19th century, China. Jadeite(?): Grayish yellow-green with brown patches and added color. With legs, trunk and tusks released from the well-shaped and polished body, this elephant is technically and aesthetically advanced over the previous example, although it possesses less of the dumpy charm of that work. As with the previous model, the eye is indicated by incised “sunrise rays” and the skin folds by deeper incisions which are filled with brown color, but the body is proportionally more realistic, the head less elevated, the ear folds (shaped yet again like closed lotus leaves) more elegantly modeled. The tusks, issuing from a realistically raised area on the head, emerge on either side of the well-defined trunk, which in turn curls to hold a magic fungus or ruyi scroll carved in relief and openwork. The legs are both functional and anatomically believable, with the toenails distinctly cut and cleverly curled under. The tail also is convincing. Overall, this is a relatively straightforward and graceful portrayal of the favorite animal in its symbolic role as signifier of longevity Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 5.75″ x 8.25″ x 2.75″. (14.6 x 21 x 7 cm.) CONDITION: Variegated stone carved in low relief. Very good. 9-94918 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 46

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
	46	$1,173.25	ELEPHANT HOLDING MAGIC FUNGUS. 18th-19th century, China. Jadeite(?): Grayish yellow-green with brown patches and added color. With legs, trunk and tusks released from the well-shaped and polished body, this elephant is technically and aesthetically advanced over the previous example, although it possesses less of the dumpy charm of that work. As with the previous model, the eye is indicated by incised “sunrise rays” and the skin folds by deeper incisions which are filled with brown color, but the body is proportionally more realistic, the head less elevated, the ear folds (shaped yet again like closed lotus leaves) more elegantly modeled. The tusks, issuing from a realistically raised area on the head, emerge on either side of the well-defined trunk, which in turn curls to hold a magic fungus or ruyi scroll carved in relief and openwork. The legs are both functional and anatomically believable, with the toenails distinctly cut and cleverly curled under. The tail also is convincing. Overall, this is a relatively straightforward and graceful portrayal of the favorite animal in its symbolic role as signifier of longevity Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 5.75″ x 8.25″ x 2.75″. (14.6 x 21 x 7 cm.) CONDITION: Variegated stone carved in low relief. Very good. 9-94918 (1,500-2,000) – Lot 46 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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ELEPHANT HOLDING MAGIC FUNGUS.