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A VERY RARE AND LARGE TIANHUANG SOAPSTONE 'DRAGON' SEAL, QING DYNASTY
奥地利
03月12日 晚上6点 开拍
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China, 18th-19th century. Oblong in form with an oval cross-section, finely carved in varying degrees of relief to depict a dragon, its flowing mane, sharp claws, and long whiskers delicately detailed, writhing amidst swirling clouds. The design extending across both sides of the seal, incorporating the natural color and formations of the opaque stone, exhibiting a magnificent, even caramel-brown tone. The seal face incised with a four-character inscription in seal script.Provenance: From The Sam and Myrna Myers Collection, Paris, France. Acquired between circa 1965-2012.Condition: Good condition with expected old wear and natural imperfections. Visibly fractured. Distinct traces of use, including remnants of old red pigment on the seal. Scattered minute nicks and shallow surface scratches. Minor nibbling along the edges. The soapstone with an appealing, unctuous feel overall. Weight: 202.8 gDimensions: Height 6.8 cmTianhuang is a type of soapstone that is valued for its warm tones of amber and egg yolk as well as its lustrous sheen and was considered in ancient China the rival to the finest and purest jade. Apart from being graded by its color, tianhuang was also priced according to its weight rather than size, hence making it one of the most expensive materials to carve.Expert's note: The fine coloration and luminosity of the tianhuang stone in the present seal are skillfully accentuated through its intricately carved details, which reveal the layers of subtle golden hues. The combination of carving in the round and low relief detailing effectively captures the sunlight as it shines on and passes through the seal to further intensify the richness of color.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Christie's Hong Kong, 30 October 2025, lot 1131Price: HKD 152,400 or approx. EUR 16,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A large tianhuang 'dragon and flaming pearl' seal, Qing dynastyExpert remark: Compare the closely related form, manner of carving with 'dragon' decoration, and color of the stone. Note the slightly larger size (9.1 cm).

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