C. 1910 CHINESE CARVED STONE AGATE GOLDFISH
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C. 1910 CHINESE CARVED STONE AGATE GOLDFISH: Known as a Celestial eye goldfish or Choten gan with distinctive eyes, this example is carved from translucent agate stone and with a custom carved wood base 3.25"l, 73g. PROVENANCE: From the mass international collection of the living estate of a former Executive for Levi Strauss International, who traveled the world for the firm buying and shipping denim before retirement and as a Broker of Real Estate in San Francisco, Maine and Florida. He received a B.A. from the University of Omaha, and remains a lead Donor of their Alumni Association today; he earned his Master's Degree at Ohio State where he served on the Dean's Staff. He was a Vice-President, 3-term President and served on the Board of Directors for the Lee Memorial Auxiliary. He was a Director on the Board for the Fort Myers Community Concert Association and Sponsor of Southwest Florida Symphony. He is also the Benefactor of Healthcare Educational and Endowment Grants - with a specific generosity for patients of HIV/AIDS, healthcare workers, & of volunteers for the sick and under-privileged.
Condition
Chips to the tail and one lower fin.
Buyer's Premium
- 23%
C. 1910 CHINESE CARVED STONE AGATE GOLDFISH
Estimate $100 - $200
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M.A., Sotheby's - UK, Auctioneer & USPAP Certified Appraiser
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