Lot Essay
A similar pair of boys riding qilin was sold from the Pierre Durand Collection at Christie's, New York, 27 January 2022, lot 78.
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KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
Details
A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT PORCELAIN FAMILLE VERTE FIGURES OF BOYS RIDING QILIN
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The boys dressed in elaborate robes painted with cranes and chrysanthemums, the mythical beasts standing four-square with their mouths open
9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm.) high
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)
The boys dressed in elaborate robes painted with cranes and chrysanthemums, the mythical beasts standing four-square with their mouths open
9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm.) high
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 8 November 1994, lot 119.
Acquired by Ann and Gordon Getty from the above.
Acquired by Ann and Gordon Getty from the above.
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