A Distinguished European Private Collection of Jade and Hardstone Boats (lots 63-71)
A varied group of hardstone and jadeite carvings of boats
Late Qing DynastyComprising: a jadeite carving of a sail boat, carved wave-form wood stand; a jadeite carving of a boat, wood stand; a green serpentine carving of a sampan, wood stand; a green serpentine carving of a dragon-boat, wood stand; a spinach green jade carving of a boat, wood stand. The largest: 17cm (6 3/4in) wide (10).
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Provenance: a distinguished European private collection, acquired by the grandparents of the present owner and thence by descent