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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A BLACK AND WHITE JADE SEATED SCHOLAR GROUP
QING DYNASTY, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
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A BLACK AND WHITE JADE SEATED SCHOLAR GROUP
QING DYNASTY, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
The group is finely carved in openwork to depict a gentleman in a scholar's cap seated in a leisurely pose, leaning against a large ornamental rock. His facial features are well defined to provide a dignified expression and is holding a scroll in one hand whilst his other arm is outstretched on the corresponding knee. He is accompanied by a recumbent deer at his feet.
6 in. (15.2 cm.) wide, wood stand
QING DYNASTY, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
The group is finely carved in openwork to depict a gentleman in a scholar's cap seated in a leisurely pose, leaning against a large ornamental rock. His facial features are well defined to provide a dignified expression and is holding a scroll in one hand whilst his other arm is outstretched on the corresponding knee. He is accompanied by a recumbent deer at his feet.
6 in. (15.2 cm.) wide, wood stand
Provenance
The Concordia House Collection, sold at Sotheby's New York, 19 March 2007, lot 3
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Please note the provenance of the this lot should read: the Concordia House Collection, sold at Sotheby's New York, 19 March 2007, lot 3
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