Lot #86 - A large well modelled De Hua figure of Bodhidharma Qing dynasty, 18th century
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Auction House:Sotheby's Australia
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Sale Name:Treasures: Important Asian, Australian & European Arts & Design
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Sale Date:24 Oct 2018 ~ 6pm (AEST)
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Lot #:86
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Lot Description:A large well modelled De Hua figure of Bodhidharma Qing dynasty, 18th century
standing on a reed floating above the domed base of crested waves, wearing a long flowing robe draped over one shoulder leaving the other bare, and falling in layered folds to his bare feet, his hands concealed beneath the wide sleeves, his head turned to the side and face with well defined features in an attentive gaze, coiled locks of hair forming the eyebrows, moustache, beard and curls above his ears, covered overall in a white glaze, an impressed double gourd kiln mark De Hua and a four-character seal mark Pu ji yu ren (virtue extends to all even fishermen) on the reverse
55 cm high -
Estimate:A$25,000 - 35,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
