A CHINESE ARCHAIC JADE HUMAN FIGURE

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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. H. 8.22 cm. W. 3.06 cm. T. 1.29 cm. Weight 59 grams. Carved from warm honey-toned jade permeated with russet earthy patina concentrated on the headdress and facial plane, this standing stylized figure features an ornate curved ceremonial headpiece. Its torso and limbs are covered in precise incised interlocking spiral scroll motifs that define traditional ritual robes, with openwork cutouts separating the legs for lightweight wearability. All contours are smoothly polished with soft rounded edges shaped by meticulous ancient grinding. Rendered in a compact upright silhouette, this wearable jade totem merges symbolic human iconography with restrained, delicate line carving that exemplifies refined classical jade artistry.

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