Sold for $750

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Lot Description

Three Pairs of Chinese Dehua Blanc-de-Chine Porcelain Figures of Animals

the first pair each molded to show deer standing carrying a flower-filled basket on its back; the second pair each depicting a group of three rams above a reticulated base; the third pair each in the form of a recumbent horse.

Height of largest 14 5/8 in., 37.1 cm.

Property of a Distinguished Midwest Private Collection

Condition Report

One of the three-ram figural group has a restoration; one of the tallest deer-figure has restoration on the deer's back, part of the lingzhi sprig has chipped off and we have the broken piece.

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