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Christie’s Hong KongChinese Ceramics And Works Of Art

Presents A Dedicated Standalon Auction“The Chang Wei-Hwa Collection Of Archaic Jades:The Qin And Han Periods”

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Hong Kong APAC 13 October 2022

Christie’s Hong KongChinese Ceramics And Works Of Art

Hong Kong – Following three remarkably successful sales of archaic jades from the Chang Wei-Hwa collection, Christie’s is honoured to present part IV “The Chang Wei-Hwa Collection of Archaic Jades: The Qin and Han Periods”. This dedicated standalone live auction will be held on 29 November 2022, comprising 73 lots with dating spanning across the Qin (221-206 BC) to Han (206 BC – AD 220) Dynasties. The sale has been meticulously curated and is arranged by types of carvings, aesthetics and academic importance.

HIGHLIGHTS

The top lot of the sale An Exceedingly Rare And Exceptional Jade Carving Of A Mythical Beast, Bixie (estimate: HK$8,000,000 – 12,000,000, cover image) bears a striking and dynamic shape, with its wings lifted skyward. The masterfully carved jade is an important example of Chinese representations of mythical animals.
The jade carving technique of the Han dynasty is famous for its straightforwardness, and the main motif for Western Han Dynasty is auspicious animals. Important and rare highlights of this sale, including A Late White Jade Reticulated ‘Phoenix’ Plaque (estimate: HK$2,200,000 – 3,500,000); A Very Rare Jade Reticulated ‘Phoenix’ Archer’s Ring (estimate: HK$1,500,000 – 2,500,000); A Pair Of Jade Reticulated ‘Dragon’ Pendants, Xi (estimate: HK$700,000 – 900,000); and A Jade Reticulated ‘Dragon’ Sword Chape (estimate: HK$450,000 – 600,000), demonstrate well the trend for the period.

NOTES TO EDITORS

Preview (By appointment only):

Taipei | 22 – 23 October | Marriot Hotel Taipei, No. 199 Lequn 2nd Road, ZhongShan District, Taipei

Hong Kong | 25 – 29 November | Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No. 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai

Auction:

“The Chang Wei-Hwa Collection of Archaic Jades: The Qin and Han Periods”

Date: 29 November 2022
Location: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No. 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

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* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.