Lot 1513
  • 1513

A WHITE-GLAZED FIGURE OF A LUOHAN 20TH CENTURY |

Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
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Description

  • ceramics
  • Height 4 1/4  in., 10.8 cm
the ascetic figure carved seated on a mat of leaves with one knee raised, the opposite hand holding a large pearl, the loose robes draped from one shoulder and fastened with a ring clasp, the base with an apocryphal Jiang Minggao mark within a garlanded square

Exhibited

The World in Monochromes, Oriental Ceramic Society, London, 2009, cat. no. 260.

Condition

In overall good condition with some expected wear and minor firing imperfections, including a firing tear to the bottom edge of the robe and another to the edge of the base.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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