Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 15 October 2018

Decorative Arts
  • A Chinese lacquered wood and gilt figure of a dignitary, 17th/18th century
  • A Chinese lacquered wood and gilt figure of a dignitary, 17th/18th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 25 000 - 30 000

About this Item

A Chinese lacquered wood and gilt figure of a dignitary, 17th/18th century
the seated figure wearing a cap of office surmounted by five jewels, hands clasped in front of his chest, with threaded hair moustache and beard, seated on a later raised throne supported on four bracket feet, carved with scrolling foliate motifs and chilong, areas of damage, 56cm high


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