Lot 237 , A fine Chinese white jade group of a bearded foreigner, 18th century

A fine Chinese white jade group of a bearded foreigner, 18th century, the man holding a brocaded ball with a lion-dog by his feet, the stone of excellent even tone, 7.2cm high, on a lotus carved zitan and silver wire inlaid stand, 10.7cm high in total

Provenance - A. V. K. Murray collection
£2,000-3,000

Condition:
The Jade has some natural inclusions to the stone but is in good condition with no chips or damage detected. The wood stand has a section of the base broken and re-glued with some possible tiny losses to the area, otherwise in good condition.

Sold for £20,000