Lot 1325. A gold-splashed bronze figure of a seated mythical horned beast, 18th-19th century; 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm.) high. Estimate USD 25,000 - USD 35,000. Price realised USD 170,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2010.

Seated with head turned and mouth open in a fierce expression, the ears alertly pricked and the tufted tail raised, with flames emerging from the haunches and finely incised tufts of hair surrounding the face and continuing down the back and legs, covered overall in splashes of gold, fitted wood stand.

Provenance: Collection of Heber R. Bishop.
Collection of Elizabeth T. Harriman, thence by descent to the present owners.

Literature: The Art Collection Formed by the Late Heber R. Bishop, The American Art Association, New York, 1906, no. 2067.

Exhibited: National Academy of Design, 1893. 

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, 26 March 2010, New York, Rockefeller Plaza