TWO 'DEHUA' FIGURES OF BUDDHIST LIONS, QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY

• Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
• $2,400 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

for use as taper holders, each seated on a rectangular plinth with head raised and mouth open biting a long ribbon attached to a brocade ball held beneath a raised forepaw, the mane, spine and tail applied with sprig-moulded locks of hair and smaller curls
(2)
21CM

OTHER NOTES
Compare with a pair of lions bearing an inscription datable to 1644, illustrated by P.J. Donnelly Blanc de Chine, London 1969, pl. 74A

CONDITION
Fine hairline crack over mouth rim approx 2cm.

A chipped area extending approx 10cm around footrim and four other chipped areas on footrim some painted with pigment

An area on the exterior of the foot approx 3cm by 1.5cm where glaze chipped off and covered with dark pigment.

Some wear and surface scratches and bubble pitting. 

 

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 Australia is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.  NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.