Description: The stone of even, almost white color, with some faint white inclusions, smooth surface polish
China, 18th - 19th century
Humoristic carving in the form of a recumbent horse with one front leg scratching the other, its bushy tail wrapped around its left haunch, with a small monkey trying to climb on its back by grabbing the mane and the tail at the same time.
Shape: Sculptural
Dimensions: 6 cm (length)
Condition: Excellent
Provenance: Austrian private collection
Literature comparison: Important Chinese Art. Sotheby’s, London, November 9th, 2016, lot 306. (for a related ‘monkey and horse’ carving) Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. Sotheby’s, Hong Kong, PROPERTY OF A PRIVATE ASIAN COLLECTION, April 8th, 2013, lot 3210. (for another related ‘monkey and horse’ carving)
十八至十九世紀青白玉“馬上封侯”
品相極好
奧地利私人收藏