Asian Art Online Auction

November 14, 2013

LOT 137

Lot 137

Mottled Jade Buddha’s Hand Citron

Mottled Jade Buddha’s Hand Citron
Lot 137 Details
Mottled Jade Buddha’s Hand Citron

The stone with large inclusions of russet tones and carved in the round as a grouping of Buddha’s hand citron, with one smaller fruit surrounding the base of the larger. Wood stand
width 3.9" — 10 cm.

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $1,980
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Provenance:

Chinese Jade Carvings and Works of Art from the Estate of Dean S. M. Field. Dean Fields (1917-2001) initially worked for the H. Forth Gem Lab before becoming the head gem buyer for the T. Eaton Co., for which he traveled to China numerous times in the late 1950’s. Afterwards, he was one of the founders of the Canadian Gemological Association and opened up the Real & Rare Gallery on Yonge Street in Toronto.

CONDITION DETAILS

No condition problems noted

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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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