April 13, 2022 10:00 EST
Asian Arts
23
A patinated bronze figure of a Daoist immortal with crane 道教仙人与鹤铜塑
17th century 十七世纪
The bearded immortal with flowing garments and leafy cape, depicted standing with raised hand to receive a joss stick or candle-cup, on a pierced base above stylized rockwork and crashing waves, a crane to his side, a tortoise at his feet, mottled dark brown patina
H: 12 1/2 in.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired by the present owner's parents from Gump's, San Francisco circa 1970s
Sold for $1,638
Estimated at $1,200 - $1,500
The bearded immortal with flowing garments and leafy cape, depicted standing with raised hand to receive a joss stick or candle-cup, on a pierced base above stylized rockwork and crashing waves, a crane to his side, a tortoise at his feet, mottled dark brown patina
PROVENANCE:
Acquired by the present owner's parents from Gump's, San Francisco circa 1970s
NOTE:
For related examples, see the figure sold at Dorotheum, Vienna, March 6, 2014, lot 66; and another sold Bonham's London, November 21, 2021, lot 369.
