A De Hua figure of Budai Qing dynasty, 18th century
Estimate $7,000 – $9,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, MELBOURNE
the jovial figure standing on a cloud scroll base, both arms raised above his head holding a fan in his left hand, wearing a loosely draped wide sleeved robe tied around the waist with a sash over loose pantaloons, his face with mouth open in laughing expression, his long beard and moustache extending down over his bare chest, covered overall with a milk white glaze, the reverse with an impressed four-character seal mark Pu ji yu ren (virtue extends to all even fishermen), wood stand
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37 cm high
- Lot Sold $8,000 (Hammer Price)
- $9,760 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Private Collection, Melbourne
Private Collection, Melbourne, by descent from the above
Condition Report
Some small chips to the left edge of his robe approx 0.5 cm. Minor firing cracks, a small brown spot above one tassel of his sash. Otherwise generally good condition.
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Guy CairnduffHead Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff |
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Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International ArtMelbourne | Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith |
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Ann RobertsSpecialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Anthony HurlSpecialist Consultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur |
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Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward |
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AU0829 |
24 Oct 2018 |
Melbourne
6 pm