A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan
Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
seated holding a large bell in his left hand, the right resting on his raised right knee, wearing a wide sleeved loosely draped robe with incised border and floral motifs, his shaven head turned slightly to one side with heavy brows and moustache, the pale stone with traces of red, green and black pigments, a two-character signature Shang Jun on the reverse
10 cm high
- Lot Sold $3,000 (Hammer Price)
- $3,660 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
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Harley YoungSpecialist Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Harley Young |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Philip A. GoreConsultant, Clocks, Barometers & Scientific Instruments Arts & Design |