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379 *
A JADEITE SAILING BOAT WITH THREE
FIGURES ABOVE WAVES
19th century
Carved with finely incised waves at the sides
and a folding mast, a lady steers the boat at
the prow while a boy kneels at the prow, a
figure gazes out of the window beneath the
shelter, another boy holds a flag at the stern,
the stone of bright apple-green tone with
white patches, wood stand. 10.8cm (4 1/2in)
wide. (2).
£2,000 - 3,000
HK$20,000 - 31,000
CNY18,000 - 27,000
Provenance
A distinguished European private collection,
acquired by the grandparents of the present
owner and thence by descent.

Compare with a jadeite model of a boat, 19th
century, which was sold at Christie’s New
York, 17-18 July 2012, lot 408, (part lot). 379

380 *
A LARGE HARDSTONE CARVING OF
SAILING BOAT WITH THREE FIGURES
Republic Period
Carved with one figure hoisting the sail while
another younger figure holding the helm
supports him, the elder at the prow helps
unfurl the sail, an anchor attached to a long
interlinked chain dangles over the sides
carved with crashing waves, wood stand.
30cm (11 3/4in) wide. (2).

£2,500 - 4,000
HK$26,000 - 41,000
CNY22,000 - 36,000
Provenance
A distinguished European private collection,
acquired by the grandparents of the present
owner and thence by descent.
380

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