Lot Essay
A similar figure from the Jakob Goldschmidt Collection with the characteristic patch-work cloak, was sold in these Rooms, 29 June 1938, lot 41.
KANGXI
Details
A FAMILLE VERTE FIGURE OF AN IMMORTAL, LU DONGBIN
kangxi
Modelled with a long flowing patched robe, holding a fly-whisk in his left hand, the other hidden in his long sleeves, the head slightly turned to his right with a long beard and smiling expression, wearing a scholar's hat and standing on a rectangular waisted pedestal, some restoration to extremities
11¾ in. (29.9 cm.) high
kangxi
Modelled with a long flowing patched robe, holding a fly-whisk in his left hand, the other hidden in his long sleeves, the head slightly turned to his right with a long beard and smiling expression, wearing a scholar's hat and standing on a rectangular waisted pedestal, some restoration to extremities
11¾ in. (29.9 cm.) high
Provenance
A.C.J. Wall no.37