A Chinese Famille-Verte Biscuit Monkey Ewer, Kangxi period, (1662-1722)

naturalistically modeled as a seated monkey with a smaller monkey on the lap, its left arm forming the handle. Together with a famille-verte biscuit figure of a lady, Kangxi period. Missing cover on ewer. 2 pieces. height of ewer 6 1/2 in. - height of lady 9 3/4 in. Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD

Sotheby's. Important Americana. 23 Jan 09. New York. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com