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871433 26-Oct-2023 12:58:48 PM $10,000 AutoBid

917974 26-Oct-2023 12:58:48 PM $9,500

871433 26-Oct-2023 12:58:34 PM $9,000 AutoBid

917974 26-Oct-2023 12:58:34 PM $8,500

871433 26-Oct-2023 12:57:47 PM $8,000 AutoBid

917974 26-Oct-2023 12:38:12 PM $7,500

871433 26-Oct-2023 12:37:07 PM $7,000 AutoBid

919373 26-Oct-2023 12:37:07 PM $6,500

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:50:03 PM $6,000 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:50:03 PM $5,500 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:50:03 PM $5,000 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:50:03 PM $4,750 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:50:02 PM $4,500 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:49:35 PM $4,250 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:49:35 PM $4,000 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:49:35 PM $3,750 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:49:35 PM $3,500 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:49:35 PM $3,250 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:49:35 PM $3,000 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:49:35 PM $2,750 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:49:35 PM $2,500 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $2,250 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $2,000 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $1,900 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $1,800 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $1,700 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $1,600 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $1,500 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $1,400 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $1,300 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $1,200 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $1,100 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $1,000 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $900 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $800 AutoBid

918093 25-Oct-2023 10:48:37 PM $700 AutoBid

871433 25-Oct-2023 10:48:36 PM $600 AutoBid

918093 20-Oct-2023 10:27:14 AM $500 AutoBid

The bidding history list updated on: Thursday, October 31, 2024 07:44:39

LOT 015

Chinese

A Group of Four Chinese Jade Miniature Seals, Ming Dynasty
jade
0 3/4 x 0 3/4 x 0 3/4 in, 1.9 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500 CAD

Sold for: $12,500

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PROVENANCE
Acquired in Hong Kong, 1950s and 1960s
By descent within the family to the Estate of K. S. Tom (1908-1973)


Two of mottled white jade tone surmounted with mythical beasts; one brown with russet striations, a ring handle and inscribed face; the last of stepped square-form and with a chicken bone skin.

Tom Man-loong went by his preferred name of K. S. Tom, and was the founder of Tom Construction Co., one of the leading construction firms in Hong Kong after WWII. He specialized in high-end residences on the Peak, and was responsible for constructing the Hong Kong Jockey Club's clubhouse in the New Territories as well as service reservoirs for the Botanical Garden at Tai Wan on Lamma Island.

K. S. Tom always had a keen interest in Chinese archaeology and cultural artifacts. He amassed a large amount of Chinese archaic jade carvings, many of which were showcased at the City Museum & Art Gallery at the Hong Kong City Hall, the precursor to the Hong Kong Museum of Art.

In 1970, K. S. Tom became an early member of Hong Kong's prestigious Min Chiu Society, a group of collectors who met every month to discuss Chinese antiquities and planned public exhibitions.

He left dozens of letters left to his family including important correspondences with curators in Hong Kong and the U.K. Some examples include:

A July 19th 1969 letter by J. C. Y. Watt stating Mr. Tom has been named an honorary adviser to the Select Committee of the Urban Council at the City Museum & Art Gallery at the Hong Kong City Hall.

A March 24th 1970 introduction letter by S. G. Davis, Chairman of the Archeological Society at the Hong Kong University, recommending Mr. Tom to visit colleagues and collections at various museums around the world.

An April 28th 1970 introduction letter by John Warner, curator of the City Museum and Art Gallery at the Hong Kong City Hall, to Mr. John Ayers, so that Mr. Tom can visit the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

A May 15th 1970 certification by Philp Wen-Chee Mae, President of the Min Chiu Society of Hong Kong, about Mr. Tom's acceptance into the association.


All prices are in Canadian Dollars


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