Asian Art Auction

June 13, 2016

LOT 124

Lot 124

Set of Three Jade Cicadas, Hongshan Culture, Neolithic Period or Later

Set of Three Jade Cicadas, Hongshan Culture, Neolithic Period or Later
Lot 124 Details
Set of Three Jade Cicadas, Hongshan Culture, Neolithic Period or Later

紅山文化小玉蟬三件

One of yellow-white tones with sparse brown inclusions, the largest of spinach green tones with russet and white inclusions, the third of greenish-yellow tones with brown and white inclusions
largest length 1.9" — 4.7 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,000

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

From an Important Toronto Collector, acquired in the 1980s while travelling in Inner Mongolia, China (Lots 121 – 135)

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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