Jewellery and Oriental Works of Art

Online-Only Auction, 23 - 28 November 2022

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Oriental Works of Art
  • A Chinese blanc de chine figure of Guanyin, 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 5 000 - 7 000

About this Item

A Chinese blanc de chine figure of Guanyin, 20th century
the robed figure holding a basket of flowers in her right hand, her left hand holding the stem of a lotus bloom, standing on a rocky outcrop with waves below, some loss, 31,5cm high; a Chinese blanc de chine figure of a sage with a young maiden, 20th century, the standing sage with his right hand holding a tablet, his left holding his beard, his right foot resting on a rocky outcrop, the young maiden seated, holding a lotus bloom, some loss, 18,5cm high; a Chinese blanc de chine figure of Luhan, 20th century, the smiling figure seated in reverse on his recumbent horse, holding a quiver, his robe adorned with fine beaded patterns and scroll and beadwork, restoration, 13,5cm high; and a Chinese blanc de chine figural group of a sage, maiden and a bull, 20th century, the standing sage with a sword attached to his back, his little finger tied with a rope, the maiden seated on a bull holding a lotus bloom in her left hand, her chignon adorned with flowers, raised on a rocky outcrop, restorations and loss, 25cm high
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Provenance

The Property of an Oriental Collector.



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