A Chinese polychrome wood model of a seated dignitary | Christie's

Sale 7913

ORIENTAL WORKS OF ART

London, South Kensington

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5 March 1998

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Lot 185

A Chinese polychrome wood model of a seated dignitary

Price realised

GBP 207

Estimate

GBP 200 - GBP 300

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A Chinese polychrome wood model of a seated dignitary
wearing a tabbed hat and flowing robes, holding a calligraphic scroll in his left hand -- 14½in. (37cms) high, 18th century.
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