Bidspirit auction | Chinese Dehua Blanc de Chine
Chinese Dehua Blanc de Chine Porcelain Warrior - Chinese Dehua blanc de chine porcelain figure in the form of a warrior seated atop a saddled equestrian form, Qing ca. 18th century. Provenance: Christie's, London, ”Fine Chinese Export Porcelain, Enamels, Bronzes, Works of Art and Hardstones, ” 9-10 November 1983, Lot 312; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Height: 9 1/2 in x width: 5 1/2 in x depth: 3 in. Condition: There are small losses to two of the fingers along the left hand. There is a rounded loss along the front of the donkey's chest. There are rounded and linear firing flaws, particularly along the body and underside of the donkey. There is a linear firing flaw above the harness on the donkey that fluoresces under UV light. There are fleabite to small-sized chips along the underside.