Fine Chinese Paintings & Works of Art - 7th December 2020
Lot 69
TWO CHINESE ARCHAISTIC YELLOW JADE 'BIRD' PENDANTS
Estimate £3,000 - £4,000 | Hammer £3000
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Description
TWO CHINESE ARCHAISTIC YELLOW JADE 'BIRD' PENDANTS
PROBABLY QING DYNASTY
One carved as an owl standing upright with its ears pricked up, the other of flattened form and shaped as a stylised eagle spreading its wings, the birds decorated in shallow relief with scrolling motifs, each with calcification to the stone, 5cm and 7.5cm. (2)
Provenance: from the collection of David Taylor (1876-1958) and thence by descent. David Taylor was a successful businessman of Scottish descent who was born in Northern Ireland. He resided in Belfast and owned various commercial buildings, shops and a farm. He also had a substantial portfolio of stocks and shares. These jade items were acquired by Taylor during his travels to East Asia in the early 20th century.