A pair of figures of laughing boys Qing dynasty
2Estimate $6,000 – $8,000
each well modelled standing facing forward, holding a basket filled with fruit including peach, pomegranate and finger citrons picked out in aubergine, turquoise and yellow glazes, wearing a mottled chestnut jacket over a long green robe with aubergine sleeves, the shorn head with well defined features in laughing expression
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43 cm high
Condition Report
Generally good condition.
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Marlene CartlidgeAdministrator Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Marlene Cartlidge |
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AU0832 |
20 Mar 2019 |
Sydney
6 PM