Lot Essay
For a similar detached head see P.J. Donnelly, Blanc De Chine, New York, 1969, pl. 104a
QING MONOCHROMES
PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF BERNICE RICHARD
A PAIR OF UNUSUAL LARGE BLANC-DE-CHINE STANDING COURT LADIES
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A PAIR OF UNUSUAL LARGE BLANC-DE-CHINE STANDING COURT LADIES
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Each wearing long flowing robes tied with a sash at the chest and with a cloud collar covering the shoulders, the separate head with traces of red and black pigment, and pierced through the ears and in the coiled chignon hair in back for attachment of 'jewelry', hands replaced, some chips to feet
30in. (76cm.) high (2)
17TH/18TH CENTURY
Each wearing long flowing robes tied with a sash at the chest and with a cloud collar covering the shoulders, the separate head with traces of red and black pigment, and pierced through the ears and in the coiled chignon hair in back for attachment of 'jewelry', hands replaced, some chips to feet
30in. (76cm.) high (2)