A Chinese Export Gilt Decorated Black Glazed Porcelain Figure of Fu Lion
Sale 1124 - Chinese & Himalayan Works of Art
Mar 28, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,000 -
$1,500
Sold for $1,512
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
A Chinese Export Gilt Decorated Black Glazed Porcelain Figure of Fu Lion
19th Century
清晚期 外銷黑地描金臥獅
the beast figure depicted recumbent with all four tucked, its head turned to the left and slightly raised, the mouth wide open revealing teeth. the rounded eyes between enlarge nostrils and bushy eyebrows, the neck and and the body covered in curled mane, the bi-furcated tail flicked to the side, detailes highlighted in gilt.
the beast figure depicted recumbent with all four tucked, its head turned to the left and slightly raised, the mouth wide open revealing teeth. the rounded eyes between enlarge nostrils and bushy eyebrows, the neck and and the body covered in curled mane, the bi-furcated tail flicked to the side, detailes highlighted in gilt.
Length 8 1/2 in., 21.5 cm.
Condition Report
In overall good stable and attractive condition, with some minute regions with chipping to the glaze at the tail and forepaws, flake or loss at the underside, and rubbing to the gilding.
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