Similar but larger figures with gilded faces, bodies and arms are published, such as the figure included in the Exhibition of Chinese Arts, Messrs. C. T. Loo & Co., New York, 1941, Catalogue, no. 750, which has the same decorative motifs though in different colours; one from the J. M. Hu Collection of the same model but with different enamelling, was sold in New York, 4 June 1985, lot 70; and another dated Qianlong/Jiaqing also with different enamelling to the robes, was sold in these Rooms, 8 October 1990, lot 533. The above examples are all seated on famille rose lotus bases; the present lot appears to be the only one seated on a blue and white base.

(US$6,500-7,700)