A Distinguished European Private Collection of Jade and Hardstone Boats (lots 363-382)






A jadeite carving of a sampan with three figures


Late Qing DynastyCarved with finely incised waves at the sides and a folding mast, an oarsman steers the boat at the prow while a lady holds a box, a figure gazes out of the window beneath the shelter, another oarsman at the helm, the stone of bright apple-green tone with white patches, wood stand. 10.5cm (4 1/2in) wide. (2).
|ProvenanceA distinguished European private collection, acquired by the grandparents of the present owner and thence by descentCompare 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).