A CHINESE CARVED JADE MYTHICAL BEAST

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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. 6 cm. W. 7.58 cm. T. 5.69 cm. Weight 251 grams. This recumbent mythical beast is carved from translucent pale celadon jade naturally streaked with warm amber russet inclusions along its extremities. Rendered in a poised crouched posture with head raised and jaws slightly agape, it features finely defined facial details, curled limbs, and fluid relief scrollwork tracing its torso to denote stylized fur and musculature. The stone bears a soft, glossy polished finish with gentle rounding to all contours, showcasing meticulous three-dimensional carving. As a symbolic decorative jade ornament, it masterfully balances lifelike sculptural dynamism with restrained classical carving aesthetics.

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