25 février 2020
A well-carved white and 'russet' jade deer group, 17th century
Lot 1538. A well-carved white and 'russet' jade deer group, 17th century; 6 in. (15.2 cm.) long. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 20,000. Price realised USD USD 32,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2011.
Carved as a recumbent stag and a fawn lying beside a large stem of lingzhi, the fawn with head turned backwards to look up at the stag proudly grasping a leafy stem of lingzhi in its mouth, the pale greyish-white stone with opaque inclusions and veining and extensive added russest coloring, with soft polish.
Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part I and Part II Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, New York, 24 March 2011
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