Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Asian Arts | January 12, 2023

Thu, Jan 12, 2023 09:00AM EST
Lot 309

Four Shiwan Glazed Ceramic Tai Chi Mudmen Figures

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Guangdong province, China, Foshan Shiwan Artistic Ceramic Factory, comprising males in various Tai Chi poses, with enamel painted clothes, unglazed faces and hands, bases with marks and numbers, largest 6-3/8 x 4-1/4 in.

Provenance: Donated by Robert Turvene for sale to benefit the Muscarelle Museum of Art

Condition

overall good condition, some anomalies as made, surface dust/accretion

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