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March 19, 2016 11:00 AMCalender
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Bronze Figure of a Female Attendant

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$1,230$1,000
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2885BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 19, 2016 11:00AM

Description:

Bronze Figure of a Female Attendant, China, Ming dynasty style, standing on a square base, both of her hands raised to her chin and hidden under the sleeves of her robe with flowing ribbons, her hair pulled back and tied, the toes of her shoes showing under her robe, traces of gilt (now mostly lost),ht. 5 7/8 in.

Provenance: The collection of Andre Carlhian (1883-1968).
Estimate $800-1,000

heavy rusting to some areas, loss of gilt.


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Andre Carlhian, China