A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A BOY WITH GEESE, CHINA, c. 1750-1850
A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A BOY WITH GEESE, CHINA, c. 1750-1850
Finely carved in openwork as a smiling boy kneeling between two geese and holding a lotus stem with seed pod in his right hand, his left hand caressing the larger goose's beak. His face with a serene expression and gentle smile. The translucent stone of a fine white tone with icy inclusions.
Provenance: From a private collection in the United Kingdom, by repute acquired at Christie's London in April 1999.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear.
Weight: 35.7 g
Dimensions: Length 4.7 cm
Traditionally, geese are a symbol of loyalty, integrity, and love, and can also symbolize marital fidelity in Chinese culture. Young boys are generally considered a sign of good fortune, representing a blessing of having many sons to carry on the family name. The present jade thus symbolizes the wish for a happy and fulfilled marriage with many sons.
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Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 26 May 2021, lot 163
Price: HKD 52,920 or approx. EUR 6,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A white jade 'boy and goose' group Qing dynasty, 18th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject, manner of carving, and color. Note the size (6.7 cm).
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Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby's New York, 23 March 2011, lot 707
Price: USD 74,500 or approx. EUR 93,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A good white jade carving of a boy and goose Qing dynasty, 18th century
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A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A BOY WITH GEESE, CHINA, c. 1750-1850
Finely carved in openwork as a smiling boy kneeling between two geese and holding a lotus stem with seed pod in his right hand, his left hand caressing the larger goose's beak. His face with a serene expression and gentle smile. The translucent stone of a fine white tone with icy inclusions.
Provenance: From a private collection in the United Kingdom, by repute acquired at Christie's London in April 1999.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear.
Weight: 35.7 g
Dimensions: Length 4.7 cm
Traditionally, geese are a symbol of loyalty, integrity, and love, and can also symbolize marital fidelity in Chinese culture. Young boys are generally considered a sign of good fortune, representing a blessing of having many sons to carry on the family name. The present jade thus symbolizes the wish for a happy and fulfilled marriage with many sons.
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 26 May 2021, lot 163
Price: HKD 52,920 or approx. EUR 6,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A white jade 'boy and goose' group Qing dynasty, 18th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject, manner of carving, and color. Note the size (6.7 cm).
Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby's New York, 23 March 2011, lot 707
Price: USD 74,500 or approx. EUR 93,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A good white jade carving of a boy and goose Qing dynasty, 18th century
Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject, manner of carving, and color
