Lot Essay
A similar horse and monkey group was sold at Christie's New York, 13-14 September 2012, lot 1093.
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18TH CENTURY
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A SMALL WHITE JADE HORSE AND MONKEY GROUP
18TH CENTURY
The group is well-carved with a recumbent horse, with the legs tucked under the body, and the head turned to look at the monkey as it carefully balances on the horse's back while holding the bridle in the right paw and resting the left paw on the horse's muzzle. The stone is of white tone with a soft polish.
2 ¾ in. (6.8 cm.) long, wood stand
18TH CENTURY
The group is well-carved with a recumbent horse, with the legs tucked under the body, and the head turned to look at the monkey as it carefully balances on the horse's back while holding the bridle in the right paw and resting the left paw on the horse's muzzle. The stone is of white tone with a soft polish.
2 ¾ in. (6.8 cm.) long, wood stand
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