Oriental Ceramics & Works of Art - 15th July 2005

Lot 338

A fine Chinese famille verte biscuit figure of Guandi

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £10000

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Description

A fine Chinese famille verte biscuit figure of Guandi , seated on a throne holding his beard in his right hand. Minor faults. Kangxi 1662-1722, 25.5cm. Provenance: from the collection of Victor Sullivan (d.1976) Cf. W.B Honey, Guide to later Chinese porcelain, pl.55c for a similar standing figure of Guandi.