Two tall ivory and wood figures of Shoulao. 17th century - image-1

Lot 147 R‡α

Two tall ivory and wood figures of Shoulao. 17th century

Auction 1166 - overview Cologne
15.12.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 5.000 € - 8.000 €
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Two tall ivory and wood figures of Shoulao. 17th century

Both dressed in long robes, holding a large peach in their hands and lowering their eyes. Part of the head dress carved from dark wood. Remains of colours in the garment folds. Restored. (2)
Height 31.6 and 31.4 cm

十七世紀 象牙鏤空雕壽星立像一對
可比：Victor Sassoon 私人收藏，圖見於：Rose Kerr 著, Chinese Ivory Carving. The Sir Victor Sassoon Collection（中國象牙雕刻 Sir Victor Sassoon 收藏）, 倫敦 2016年，頁270，圖X 134

Literature

Compare very similar figure, illustrated in: Rose Kerr et al., Chinese Ivory Carving. The Sir Victor Sassoon Collection, London 2016, p. 270, fig. X 134