Fine Chinese Paintings & Works of Art - 23rd November 2021
Lot 2029
A FINE CHINESE WHITE JADE CARVING OF A MANDARIN DUCK
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2000
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Description
A FINE CHINESE WHITE JADE CARVING OF A MANDARIN DUCK
MING OR EARLY QING DYNASTY
The white stone with delicate amber coloured inclusions to the base, the bird with its head turned slightly to dexter, with a long crest curling around its back, the wings and tail finely defined, the feet picked out in low relief, together with a wood stand, 3.5cm. (2)
Provenance: from a British private collection, purchased from Adrian Joseph c.1983.