Chinese Sancai Statue, Late 19th Century

A Chinese sancai porcelain statue of a seated man dating from the late 19th century. The man wears a robe decorated with floral roundels, and he holds a knife over a bundle of branches. There is a 4-character mark on the bottom.

Dimensions are: 6 3/4 inches tall X 4 inches wide, 17.1 cm X 10.2 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: The man is missing a finger, and there is an area of loss to one of the branches in the bundle. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

Provenance: From the private, premier collection of a gentleman in Cleveland, Ohio. The items in the collection were acquired starting in the 1970s from auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams, as well as from various private collections in the United States.