Important South African & International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 6 March 2017

English Silver, Furniture, Oriental and Cape Silver, Decorative Arts and Furniture

Sold for

ZAR 8 197
Lot 255
  • A Chinese ivory figure of Shoulao, first half 20th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 8 000 - 10 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 8 197
Auction Catalogue

About this Item

A Chinese ivory figure of Shoulao, first half 20th century
the standing robed figure holding a peach in his left hand and a staff in his right, a child astride a deer at his feet holding a peach in both hands, raised on a low base, with four-character seal, 30,9cm high

* This item is not suitable for export.



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