Five Blanc de Chine items. Qing dynasty, 19th century

comprising a large figure of an Immortal, with long beard and wearing long loose-fitting robes, holding a fan in his right hand, standing on a rockwork base, a model of a log raft, holding the eight Immortals conversing, a figure of a scholar official, and two figures of Guanyin, one standing and one seated. the largest 56cm., 22in. Est. 1,500—2,000 GBP. Lot Sold 1,750 GBP

PROVENANCE: The large Immortal, Phillip's London, 17th July 2001, lot 255; the log raft, Christie's London 11th June 2004, lot 201.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London www.sothebys.com