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A ROCK CRYSTAL CARVING OF A DUCK, QING DYNASTY
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2024年10月18日 开拍
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A ROCK CRYSTAL CARVING OF A DUCK, QING DYNASTY

China, 1750-1850. Finely carved from a choice section of remarkably clear rock crystal, the duck looks directly ahead, seated in a recumbent pose with its legs tucked beneath and the boldly incised wings resting at its side, the tail feathers similarly detailed, the head with round incised eyes, long beak, and a prominent curved crest.

Provenance: The collection of Travers Christmas Humphreys, thence by descent. Travers Christmas Humphreys, QC (1901-1983) was a British barrister, who later became a judge at the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales. He wrote a number of works on Mahayana Buddhism and in his day was the best-known British convert to Buddhism. In 1924 he founded what became the London Buddhist Society, which was to have a seminal influence on the growth of the Buddhist tradition in Britain. His former home in St John's Wood, London, is now a Buddhist temple.
Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and microscopic nibbling to edges.

Weight: 174.3 g
Dimensions: Length 9.9 cm

With a nicely fitted hardwood base, dating from around 1900 or even earlier. (2)

Rock crystal carving gained unprecedented popularity at the Qing Imperial court, when an abundant supply of material and staunch patronage brought about a flourishing decorative arts industry. This lively duck exhibits the keen observation and accomplished skills of a master carver of the Qing dynasty.

Literature comparison:
Compare a related rock crystal figure of a duck, dated to the 18th century, in the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon.

Auction result comparison:
Type: Closely related
Auction: Sotheby’s London, 15 May 2007, lot 269
Price: GBP 3,600 or approx. EUR 8,100 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A carved rock crystal duck, Qing dynasty
Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject and manner of carving.

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