Lot 139
  • 139

Figure de Lohan en stéatite sculptée, Chine, Dynastie Qing, XVIIIE siècle

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

assis un genou relevé, tenant un paquet de feuilles d'arbres empilées et nouées, vêtu à la bordure rehaussée d'un rinceau végétal finement ciselé et doré, les détails du visage et de la coiffure très précis, la pierre d'une belle teinte jaune avec des inclusions rouges, socle en bois sculpté à décor de nuages

Provenance

Collection particulière parisienne

Condition

The right hand has been broken and re-stuck ; tiny dents to the fingers, to the leeves of the gown and some dents to the base rim ; two chips beneath the base (1cm and 2cm) ; the stand is in good condition with a hole below the base.
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