A 'Dehua' figure of Guan Yu, Qing dynasty, 18th century. Photo Sotheby's

seated with body turned and both arms raised, astride a horse adorned with a rein, saddle and embellished saddle cloth, standing foursquare on a base carved with clouds, the General dressed in plain robes falling in folds held by a circular belt over fitted armor and a tied headdress, the full-face with apertures for the application of a beard. Height 11 3/4 in., 29.8 cm. Estimation 8,000 — 12,000 USD

Provenance: Collection of Winston Guest, New York.
Ralph M. Chait Galleries, New York, acquired in the 1960s.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 17 sept. 2013 - http://www.sothebys.com