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732 - A very rare pair of Chinese export porcelain monkey figures, Qianlong ca. 1780. Depicted seated on grassy bases, each holding a peach in the left hand. The fur markings in grisaille and the face and chest in pale blue. Figures of monkeys were imported into Great Britain early in the 18th century with many references beginning around 1704 and continuing onwards. They were often depicted holding a peach, a symbol of longevity. Provenance: Christie's, London, "Fine Chinese Export Porcelain," 12 November 1985, Lot 289; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (Each, approximately) Height: 6 1/2 in x width: 4 1/2 in x depth: 4 in.
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A very rare pair of Chinese export porcelain monkey figures, Qianlong ca. 1780. Depicted seated on grassy bases, each holding a peach in the left hand. The fur markings in grisaille and the face and chest in pale blue. Figures of monkeys were imported into Great Britain early in the 18th century with many references beginning around 1704 and continuing onwards. They were often depicted holding a peach, a symbol of longevity. Provenance: Christie's, London, "Fine Chinese Export Porcelain," 12 November 1985, Lot 289; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. (Each, approximately) Height: 6 1/2 in x width: 4 1/2 in x depth: 4 in.
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The Leo & Doris Hodroff Collection: Chinese ExportAuction house
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