Lot 5. A gilt bronze seated figure of a scholar, Ming dynasty, 17 century; 16.8 cm, 6⅝ in. Estimate: 1,500 - 2,000 EUR. Lot sold: 8,190 EUR. Courtesy Sotheby's.

cast seated with his left hand holding a scroll, dressed in a loose robe elaborately hemmed with incised cloud and lingzhi scroll borders, sporting a high cap over his head, his face set in an austere expression, detailed with downcast eyes, angular nose and neatly combed beard.

Sotheby's. Arts d'Asie, Paris, 10 june 2021