Specialty Auction
Thu, Jun 18, 2020 01:00PM EDT
Lot 69
Pair Chinese Jade Foo Dogs, Spinach Jade Plinths
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
with incised four character Qianlong mark to base of back paw, very pale celadon jade imperial guardian lions or foo dogs, each finely carved with muscular bodies, mouths open revealing sharp fangs, finely incised manes and tails, the male with his paw resting on an embroidered ball, the female with her paw resting on a playful cub, 6-1/4 x 7-1/2 in.; with elaborately carved spinach jade stepped plinths, 3 x 7-3/4 x 3-1/2 in. - Provenance: Private Estate, Louisville, Kentucky
a few natural inclusions, one with small area of fluorescence in upper jaw and ear, some tape/tape residue on base of feet; spinach jade plinths with natural inclusions, minor wear
