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Description
Description of the object:
Entirely hand-carved and finely polished marble sculpture depicting a macaque monkey on a branch with jasper …
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Description of the object:
Entirely hand-carved and finely polished marble sculpture depicting a macaque monkey on a branch with jasper eyes. The sculpture can be dated to between the late 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century. Considering the style and type of subject depicted, it can easily be attributed to Chinese oriental craftsmanship, belonging to the Qing dynasty during the Qianlong empire. The superb patina covering the object confirms this.
Final considerations on the object:
The jasper, of which the eyes are made, is a mono-mineralogical sedimentary rock, i.e., formed from a single mineral, composed mainly of quartz and small iron residues, which give the rock vivid colors, making it sought after as a semi-precious stone. The marble used to create the sculpture is also of high quality, veined and polished by hand with a rock cloth to make it shiny.
This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 5.12ʺW × 3.15ʺD × 8.27ʺH
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Marble
- Condition
- Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Condition Notes
- Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight … moreExcellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations\. Some small defects on the lower edge of the base less
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