Lot 123
** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal development and in the overall improvement of social, economic and cultural systems. Learn more at aqfoundation.org **
East Asia, China, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A beautiful figural sculpture depicting a majestic woman seated upon the back of a horse, all hand-carved from jadeite of mottled white, green, and orange hues. The sublime presentation features the woman holding a volute-topped object, perhaps a vegetable, while facing off the righthand side of her trusty steed. The horse stands atop its hind legs while lowering its body down via its bent forelegs, and the animal turns its gaze towards the woman. The sculpture rests atop a hand-carved, openwork wooden base bearing lustrous red and brown hues. Size: 3.125" W x 3.8" H (7.9 cm x 9.7 cm); 4.875" H (12.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000
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#169257
- Condition: Minor softening to some finer details of horse and woman, with very light encrustations within some recessed areas, and small nicks and abrasions to wooden base, otherwise intact and very good. Great lustrous surfaces to jadeite carving.
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