A CHINESE WHITE JADE LANDSCAPE PLAQUE

拍品描述

PROVENANCE: The private collection of Earl Sorensen, based in Atlanta, Georgia, represents decades of dedicated collecting in the fields of Buddhist art and Chinese jade. An international businessman who frequently traveled throughout Asia during the 1960s, Sorensen developed a deep appreciation for Eastern art and culture through his extensive business activities.During a business trip to western China, he was presented with a Buddha statue by a local monk. This meaningful gift sparked a lifelong passion for Buddhist artifacts, Chinese jades, and other works reflecting the rich artistic and spiritual traditions of Asia. Over the following decades, he carefully assembled a distinguished collection, acquiring pieces that reflected both aesthetic beauty and historical significance.As he prepares for retirement and relocation to Florida, Mr. Sorensen has chosen to share his cherished collection with the next generation of collectors.The Earl Sorensen Collection is offered in this auction as Lots 267?271 and Lots 401?434. L. 6.38 cm. W. 4.38 cm. T. 0.83 cm. Weight 63 grams. Crafted from fine creamy white nephrite with a natural russet skin along the upper rim and soft pale green inclusions at the lower right, this rectangular jade plaque features delicate relief carving. The sculpted corner scene depicts a ram and a child beneath a gnarled pine tree, with subtle ground detailing evoking tranquil pastoral scenery. The majority of the surface remains smoothly polished plain white jade, highlighting the stone?s fine even texture. A tiny suspension hole is drilled at the top center. Masterful reserved carving balances material beauty and narrative artistry, embodying refined traditional jade pendant aesthetics.

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