Lot Essay
Compare the figure signed by Amoy Chinqua and dated to 1717, now in the Peabody Essex Museum, illustrated by Carl L. Crossman, The Decorative Arts of the China Trade, 1997, p. 307, pl. 182.
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18TH CENTURY
Details
A RARE CHINESE PAINTED CLAY FIGURE OF A EUROPEAN GENTLEMAN
18TH CENTURY
Well modelled standing on a square plinth wearing a red frock-coat embellished with gilt decoration, over black boots and breeches
14 in. (35.5 cm.) high overall
18TH CENTURY
Well modelled standing on a square plinth wearing a red frock-coat embellished with gilt decoration, over black boots and breeches
14 in. (35.5 cm.) high overall
Provenance
From a Distinguished Private English Collection.
Sale room notice
PLEASE NOTE THE STAND BEARS AN INSCRIPTION READING: AMOY CHINQUAFI 1712
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