A PAIR OF BLANC-DE-CHINE FIGURE OF ELEPHANTS AND RIDERS LATE...

Hammer

£460

A PAIR OF BLANC-DE-CHINE FIGURE OF ELEPHANTS AND RIDERS
LATE QING DYNASTY
德化仙人骑象瓷塑一对 晚清
one modelled as Daoist Immortal holding a rhinoceros horn, the other a piece of coral or root, raised on fitted hardwood stands 
23cm high
26.5cm high (overall with stands)

PROVENANCE: From a Private London Collection, acquired from Collet's Chinese Gallery, London, 15th April 1971. 

NOTE: Sold with a copy of the original invoice and covering letter.

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Old repair to the tie bow to front of one figure. The other with a small glue repair to a tip on the hat. One or two minor nicks in places, otherwise ok.