English and European Ceramics and Glass - 16th June 2021

Lot 485

A previously unrecorded Chelsea figure of a Chinese lady c.1756-60

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £2500

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Description

A previously unrecorded Chelsea figure of a Chinese lady c.1756-60, standing between a tree and a low table with flower vases, touching her cheek with her left hand while her right gathers up folds of her long yellow robe, her hair arranged in an elaborate style, some restoration, 17.8cm.

Provenance: from the collection of Sir Raymond and Lady Smith.