An enamelled and gilt-decorated seated figure Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century
(2)Estimate $1,800 – $2,200
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MRS PEGGY KWAN, SYDNEY
the man seated in an arm chair, wearing a long loosely draped robe and cleaning his ear with a stick held in his left hand, the face and hands brightly gilded to imitate gilt bronze, his robe covered in brown enamel gilt with decorative motifs and the chair in brown with turquoise details, wood stand
(2)
17 cm high
Compare with one of two similar figures sold Sotheby's, Paris, 10 June 2014, lot 61
- Lot Sold $4,200 (Hammer Price)
- $5,124 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
A very small flake to the tip of the thumb on his left hand.
Otherwise generally good condition.
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |