AUCTION 51: A NEW YORK ART AND COLLECTIBLES SALE

A SET OF THREE PAINTED CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURES, 19TH CENTURY

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $800 - $1,100

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A set of three painted Chinese porcelain figures, all wearing the traditional Manchurian ‘cue’ hairstyle which was required by law for men during the Qing dynasty. The men in particular have the front of their heads shaved in the Han manner as well.

China, 19th Century.

Dimensions: 7 in., (17.8 cm.)

Condition: Very good condition overall with some very minor paint flakes in places. No other apparent issues.