Antique Chinese Carved Small Ink Jade Footed Wine Cup Old Christie’s Provenance Tao-Kuang Early 19th Century with Fitted Box From RJP Collection We are Dispersing Collector Inventory J32 Christies Sale Label

Approximate Dimensions: Height: 3 ”, Width 1.5 “ , Depth 3”, Box is aprx. 2.75 x 6 x 4.5 inches.

Antique Chinese Carved Small Ink Jade Footed Wine Cup Old Christie’s Provenance Tao-Kuang Early 19th Century with Fitted Box From RJP Collection We are Dispersing Collector Inventory J32 Christies Sale Label

HessFineAuctions is proud to begin the presentation and dispersal of the RJP Collection of Fine Chinese Jade and Decorative Arts. Please contact our office for information on this and upcoming sales to include items from the collection:

This wine vessel is Inventory number J32, identified a small ink jade wine cup, Tao Kuang, 1821. With a wooden base. The box has a Christie's label with likely a Lot number 107 also inscribed Box.

Provenance: This lot comes directly from the home of an heir to the Estate of an English born Far Eastern Fortune 500 chemical company executive whose wife was a successful stockbroker. They regularly did business with Christie's auction house and virtually all items have circa 1980 Christie's labels, some of which are dated but most of which have only sale numbers. We will be dispersing items from the collection over a series of sales and interested parties should contact our office as soon as possible for upcoming sale details.

Hess Fine Auctions Shipping: We offer in house shipping for a handling fee, or you may elect to contact an outside shipper of your choice. Our clients often use P.k.g.s., (727) 895-7547, here in St. Petersburg, or Craters & Freighters, in Tampa, (877) 448-7447. There are also two nearby UPS Stores which pick up from our location.

Estimated Weight of Item: Approx 0.79 lbs including fitted box.

Some lots will be updated with additional shipping and weight details before sale time.

Estimated Package size: 10” x 10” x 10”

Inventory Code: HFA RJP J32 VX TQKK

Generally good condition with no cracks however there is a moderate chip on one leg (see detail image) and along the rim there are two very tiny old polished or worn smooth mirco flakes, one of which is in a detail image and hard to spot even in a close-up photo.

Please be sure to see our detail images when available. Condition inquiries are welcome and recommended in advance of sale day. All works are available for personal inspection by you or your designated representative by appointment. It is the responsibility of the bidder to verify all aspects of condition and description to their satisfaction prior to bidding.