California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Dec. 21, 2014  Dec. 21, 2014

 Lot # 3518 
A SET OF FIFTEEN POLYCHROME LUOHAN FIGURES    明末/清初 彩繪泥塑羅漢十五尊


  • Dimension: Highest Height : 9 3/4 in (24.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $25000
  • Estimate To: $35000

The set comprises of fifteen polychrome clay Luohan figure, each of different posture and expression; one is in meditative posture, wearing folded robe, the face painted white with calm expression; one is shown laying on a rock and resting on his left forearm; one is holding a peach on his right hand, his face shown with ferocious expression; Each figure is polychromed in various pigments, including red, green, blue, brown,yellow,etc, some with loss of pigments; Each figure is supported on a wood stand. Late Ming/Early Qing Dynasty


此彩繪泥塑十五羅漢,神態形神逼肖,莊嚴,皮殼包漿古樸,每尊羅漢均栩栩如生,眉眼欲動,觀者莫不嘆絕,應為當年大型廟宇所藏。其中三尊在運輸過程中有破損。
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