October 25th at 13:30 h (Spain, Valencia)
SPECIAL SESSION
IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF HONG KONG TOMMY LAM - ASIAN ART
1 - 100
Mr. Tommy Lam's collection is one of the most important private collections of Asian art, highlighting his unique and top quality jade pieces. For the first time, after a long career as a collector, he presents an exclusive sample of his large collection.
Mr. Tommy Lam is a successful businessman, gemologist and philanthropist specializing in jewelry and a member of the Hong Kong Jade Chamber of Commerce (香港玉器商會). His appreciation for Chinese culture has prompted him to participate since the 1980s continuously in charitable activities, highlighting donations in education with the development of schools and teaching materials. Likewise, his restless mind has led him to achieve multiple achievements and trophies in various hobbies, including sport fishing, traditional garden design, golf and as a sports racing driver.
Another of his interests is the history of China, which is why he took up collecting Chinese art in the 1980s, leading him to obtain various items of Chinese culture ranging from the Neolithic period to the end of the Qing dynasty. Over the course of these 40 years he has studied and inspired more people to share this interest as a national pride.
More information in the catalog.
“Inherit the wisdom contained in the ancient jade is transmitting Chinese history and culture."
"承传中国历史文化 , 弘扬古玉内涵智慧 "
— Tommy Lam
Continuing
SECOND SESSION "ASIAN ART".
Approximate starting time 3:00 p.m.
Exhibition from October 12th until auction day - Request "newsletter" subscription at info@subastasdarley.com or 0034 960 46 16 88.
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LOT 36:
White jade figure 'monkeys', Qing dynasty, Qianlong
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Sold for: €7,000
Start price:
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7,000
Estimated price :
€7,000 - €12,000
Buyer's Premium: 27%
VAT: 21% On commission only
Users from foreign countries may be exempted from tax payments, according to the relevant tax regulations
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White jade figure 'monkeys', Qing dynasty, Qianlong
Hetian white jade figure, carved pure white, with reddish-golden flecks. It depicts a monkey mother with her offspring. The mother is holding a peach in one hand and her offspring are next to her body. The details stand out for their good representation, delicacy and naturalistic pose. In very good condition. Carved jade animals were most popular from the Song to the Qing dynasty. The uses for the carvings were diverse: paperweight, pendant or 'toy' for scholars.
This type of white jade with properties are stable, has a colour that blends with the white hue of the jade and is dipped in texture. The colour of the skin is due to concentration of iron oxide and is distributed in dots or flakes in the pores of the surface.
Monkeys represent longevity, as well as "代代封侯" (blessings for longevity), when accompanied by a peach. Generations of descendants are a gift in traditional Chinese culture.
Provenance: Important collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.
Size: 7.5 x 4 x 6.7 cm; Weight: 221 g
