Lot 17. A large Dehua figure of Buddha, China, 17th-18th century; h. 52.5 cm. Estimate € 1.200,00 / 1.500,00. Courtesy Marco Polo.

A blanc-de-chine porcelain figure of a Buddha in a standing position on a lotus flower, with his right arm outstretched and his left hand holding a berla. It has elongated earlobes, a necklace and hair gathered in curls.

Provenance: a European private collection.

Note: A similar figure is in the British Museum in London, registration number PDF.414.

Lot 18. A figure of a Dehua seated Guanyin marked, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), h. 22.5 cm. Estimate € 5.000,00 / 6.000,00. Courtesy Marco Polo.

Well modelled in a seated position leaning on a stand, her right leg raised and her arm resting on her knee, in her right hand she holds a ruyi sceptre. On the reverse it is marked with an engraved square Lin Xizong mark.

Provenance: from a distinguished Italian collection.

 Lot 41. A Dehua cup, China, Kangxi period (1661-1722); h. 9 cm. Estimate € 1.200,00 / 1.500,00. Courtesy Marco Polo

Decorated in relief with birds among plum blossoms.

Lot 42. Two Dehua libations cups, China, Kangxi period (1661-1722); h. max 15 cm. Estimate € 1.000,00 / 1.200,00. Courtesy Marco Polo.

Well modelled in the shape of a cloud, they are decorated with applications of animals, dragons and flowers.