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A BLANC-DE-CHINE FIGURE OF A FISHERMAN A BLANC-DE-CHINE FIGURE OF A SCHOLAR
Late Qing Dynasty 19th century
Standing on a rockwork base surrounded by swirling waves, the The figure seated on a pierced rock, with long flowing beard over
emaciated figure exposed by the loose ample robe secured by a the richly decorated robe relief decorated with dragons, a temple
ribbon belt at the waist, wearing a large hat strapped to the back and gateway and a leaping carp, with one hand holding the belt at the
a basket of fish slung over the shoulder, impressed double gourd and waist and the other resting on his knee.
Boji Yuren marks, fitted wood stand and box. 37cm (14 1/2in) high 32.5cm (12 3/4in) high
(3).
£800 - 1,200
£4,000 - 6,000 HK$6,800 - 10,000
HK$34,000 - 51,000 CNY6,200 - 9,300
CNY31,000 - 46,000
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Provenance A BISCUIT GROUP OF TWO FIGURES
Purchased in China in the 1920s by Sir George Sinclair Moss (1882- Late Qing/Republic period
1959) and thence by descent. Modelled as an elegant lady dressed in elaborate robes, her hands
Sotheby’s New York, 15th September 2018, lot 1019. concealed beneath voluminous sleeves, a gentleman kneeling before
her offering a cup on a tray, wood stand.
21cm (8 1/4in) high including the stand. (3).
£800 - 1,200
HK$6,800 - 10,000
CNY6,200 - 9,300

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