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993 - Chinese boat with bone figures. Oriental School. 20th centur…
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Estimate €3,500 - €6,000
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Chinese boat with bone figures. Oriental School. 20th century. Hand-carved bone. Dimensions: 60 x 100 x 22 cm. An impressive sculpture in the form of a traditional Chinese boat, whose hull takes the shape of a dragon, a symbol of imperial power and good fortune. The structure rises across multiple architectural levels, featuring richly ornamented, palatial-inspired decks, galleries and curved roofs. Dozens of human figures, each with distinct attire and posture, inhabit the interior and the vessel’s platforms, bringing to life a ceremonial or imperial scene. The meticulous detail of this handcrafted piece is evident in the tile patterns, openwork railings, fretwork friezes and dragon scales, demonstrating absolute mastery of the bone-carving technique. This work embodies the virtuosity of Oriental miniature art, and its iconography evokes navigation as a spiritual metaphor for immortality. A decorative, ceremonial and collector’s item, this piece represents an idealised vision of Chinese imperial splendour. Height x width (cm): 60 x 100 cm.
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About the sale GRAND JULY AUCTION | OLD MASTERS, HAUTE ÉPOQUE & FINE JEWELLERY
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Auction time 07/28/2026 at 4:00 PM
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