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Lot 59

A white jade carving of a cat
18th/19th century

11 November 2010, 10:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £6,600 inc. premium

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A white jade carving of a cat

18th/19th century
The feline carved seated on his back feet with the forelegs straight and paws touching as if stretching, the tail flicked to one side, the head turned slightly to the left, holding a flowering sprig in its mouth, with the paws well defined, the stone of white tone with minor inclusions.
5.4cm (2⅛in) high

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