Lot 22
Lot 22
PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LATE GERARD ARNHOLD (1918-2010)
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'GOLDFISH AND SEA SHELLS' GROUP

18TH CENTURY

Price Realised GBP 6,000
Estimate
GBP 3,000 - GBP 5,000
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A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'GOLDFISH AND SEA SHELLS' GROUP

18TH CENTURY

Price Realised GBP 6,000
Price Realised GBP 6,000
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The group is delicately carved and pierced in the round following the shape of the pebble to depict a goldfish swimming amongst mussels, seaweed, and a frog. The stone is of an even pale tone with russet inclusions cleverly used to highlight the goldfish and the eyes of the frog.
2.1/8 in. (5.5 cm.) wide


Provenance
Collection of the late Gerard Arnhold (1918-2010)
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