OVOID BRUSH HOLDER WITH SWAG AND GARDEN MOTIF.

20th century, China. Nephrite: Grayish yellow-green with brown areas. A graceful, gently swelling yet stable form, this brush holder has a curving rim, the shape of which is emphasized by the device of a swag curtain which appears to drape over the top edge. The lower portion of the brusholder has a continuous frieze of a garden setting with ladies demonstrating their achievements with the Four Accomplishments (such as musical ability). Some are seated while others stand, and all are raised in high relief against a flat background with incised details of the house. The elegant garden is planted with pines and banana trees. Even though the theme is hackneyed, the high degree of realistic detail in the furniture and vegetation raises the aesthetic level of the work beyond the ordinary, and the bi-toned material from which the carving is fashioned further contributes to the pleasing overall effect. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 6.5″ x 6″ x 3.75″. (16.5 x 15.2 x 9.5 cm.) CONDITION: Well carved in relief with russet markings. Very good. 9-95197 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 58

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
	58	$3,555.00	OVOID BRUSH HOLDER WITH SWAG AND GARDEN MOTIF. 20th century, China. Nephrite: Grayish yellow-green with brown areas. A graceful, gently swelling yet stable form, this brush holder has a curving rim, the shape of which is emphasized by the device of a swag curtain which appears to drape over the top edge. The lower portion of the brusholder has a continuous frieze of a garden setting with ladies demonstrating their achievements with the Four Accomplishments (such as musical ability). Some are seated while others stand, and all are raised in high relief against a flat background with incised details of the house. The elegant garden is planted with pines and banana trees. Even though the theme is hackneyed, the high degree of realistic detail in the furniture and vegetation raises the aesthetic level of the work beyond the ordinary, and the bi-toned material from which the carving is fashioned further contributes to the pleasing overall effect. Reference: The Yangtze River Collection, Later Chinese Jades published by Helga Wall-Apelt, 1993. SIZE: 6.5″ x 6″ x 3.75″. (16.5 x 15.2 x 9.5 cm.) CONDITION: Well carved in relief with russet markings. Very good. 9-95197 (2,500-3,500) – Lot 58 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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OVOID BRUSH HOLDER WITH SWAG AND GARDEN MOTIF.