JADE THREE LEGGED TOAD WATER POT ON STAND
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Description
Carved three-legged toad Jadestone water pot placed upon the wooden stand. Raised bumps cover the outer skin, giving a realistic texture and representation of amphibious scales. A small concentric opening has been incised on the spinal ridge. The toads gaze is in the forward direction, with all three feet firmly planted in corresponding grooves located on the top of the hardwood base. Toads are known to be representative of good fortune, good luck and prosperity. Jadestone has a translucent quality, with milk-white coloration, natural discoloration around the face, and very smooth polish.
Dimensions: 53.13mm H x 120.67mm L
Weight: 521.5g
Stand: 1-1/8" H
PROVENANCE: From the estate and inheritance of Cecil Knight Jr. (1933- 2017).
He was gifted these items from his parents who had lived abroad in the late 1800s.
Cecil Knight Sr. professional experience was in foreign property acquisition for major corporations, trips to find and evaluate a piece of property often would take 6 months or more. This time while in foreign countries also allowed the couple to search out and collect highly sought after rare and unique antiques that they would bring back as gifts for his family members and add into their private collection.
Over many years they had collected more than 240 Chinese items as well as almost 1,500 European works of art and treasures.
The following Item(s) from the estate and inheritance of Cecil Knight Jr. offered at auction catalog listing from Lot-23 through Lot-60.
Dimensions: 53.13mm H x 120.67mm L
Weight: 521.5g
Stand: 1-1/8" H
PROVENANCE: From the estate and inheritance of Cecil Knight Jr. (1933- 2017).
He was gifted these items from his parents who had lived abroad in the late 1800s.
Cecil Knight Sr. professional experience was in foreign property acquisition for major corporations, trips to find and evaluate a piece of property often would take 6 months or more. This time while in foreign countries also allowed the couple to search out and collect highly sought after rare and unique antiques that they would bring back as gifts for his family members and add into their private collection.
Over many years they had collected more than 240 Chinese items as well as almost 1,500 European works of art and treasures.
The following Item(s) from the estate and inheritance of Cecil Knight Jr. offered at auction catalog listing from Lot-23 through Lot-60.
Condition
Over all in EXCELLENT Condition, Natural Jade stone.
The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. EDEN Galleries shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. EDEN Galleries shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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JADE THREE LEGGED TOAD WATER POT ON STAND
Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
Jun 16, 2018
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0023: JADE THREE LEGGED TOAD WATER POT ON STAND
Sold for $1,600
•10 BidsEst. $1,500 - $2,500•Starting Price $800
DAY-1 SUMMER 2018 ASIAN ANTIQUES & FINE ARTSJun 16, 2018 10:00 AM EDTBuyer's Premium 25%
Lot 0023 Details
Description
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Carved three-legged toad Jadestone water pot placed upon the wooden stand. Raised bumps cover the outer skin, giving a realistic texture and representation of amphibious scales. A small concentric opening has been incised on the spinal ridge. The toads gaze is in the forward direction, with all three feet firmly planted in corresponding grooves located on the top of the hardwood base. Toads are known to be representative of good fortune, good luck and prosperity. Jadestone has a translucent quality, with milk-white coloration, natural discoloration around the face, and very smooth polish.
Dimensions: 53.13mm H x 120.67mm L
Weight: 521.5g
Stand: 1-1/8" H
PROVENANCE: From the estate and inheritance of Cecil Knight Jr. (1933- 2017).
He was gifted these items from his parents who had lived abroad in the late 1800s.
Cecil Knight Sr. professional experience was in foreign property acquisition for major corporations, trips to find and evaluate a piece of property often would take 6 months or more. This time while in foreign countries also allowed the couple to search out and collect highly sought after rare and unique antiques that they would bring back as gifts for his family members and add into their private collection.
Over many years they had collected more than 240 Chinese items as well as almost 1,500 European works of art and treasures.
The following Item(s) from the estate and inheritance of Cecil Knight Jr. offered at auction catalog listing from Lot-23 through Lot-60.
Dimensions: 53.13mm H x 120.67mm L
Weight: 521.5g
Stand: 1-1/8" H
PROVENANCE: From the estate and inheritance of Cecil Knight Jr. (1933- 2017).
He was gifted these items from his parents who had lived abroad in the late 1800s.
Cecil Knight Sr. professional experience was in foreign property acquisition for major corporations, trips to find and evaluate a piece of property often would take 6 months or more. This time while in foreign countries also allowed the couple to search out and collect highly sought after rare and unique antiques that they would bring back as gifts for his family members and add into their private collection.
Over many years they had collected more than 240 Chinese items as well as almost 1,500 European works of art and treasures.
The following Item(s) from the estate and inheritance of Cecil Knight Jr. offered at auction catalog listing from Lot-23 through Lot-60.
Condition
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</b>Over all in EXCELLENT Condition, Natural Jade stone. <br/><br>The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. EDEN Galleries shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.
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