• Fine Chinese Ceramics and Work auction at Christies

    Sale 12175

    Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art

    New York

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    16 September 2016

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    • A SMALL WHITE JADE FIGURE WITH
    • A SMALL WHITE JADE FIGURE WITH
    • A SMALL WHITE JADE FIGURE WITH
    • A SMALL WHITE JADE FIGURE WITH
    Lot 1274

    A SMALL WHITE JADE FIGURE WITH A MONKEY

    18TH CENTURY

    Price realised

    USD 4,750

    Estimate

    USD 4,000 - USD 6,000

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    A SMALL WHITE JADE FIGURE WITH A MONKEY
    18TH CENTURY
    The figure is shown standing with one foot behind the other and holding the tether of the monkey standing on his shoulder and leaning on his head. The stone is of even color.
    3 in. (7.6 cm.) high

    Provenance

    Salns-Moss Collection, New York, 1970s.

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