Sale 12689
Paris
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21 - 22 June 2016
Price realised
EUR 3,750
Estimate
PETIT GROUPE EN JADE JAUNE PALE CHINE, DYNASTIE QING (1644-1911) The laughing young boy is carved and pierced standing holding a lotus stem over his right shoulder. The stone is of a pale yellow tone with some milky and a few darker inclusions. 3 in. (7.6 in.) high, wood stand
Provenance
Property of a French noble family, the collection was formed by the present owner's great-grandfather, from late 19th century to early 20th century.
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A SMALL PALE YELLOW JADE FIGURE OF A BOY CHINA, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
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