Chinese
A Set of Large Chinese Shiwan Pottery ‘Sun and Moon’ Opera Figures, 19th Century 清十九世纪 石湾窑日神月神陶塑一对
glazed stoneware
33 1/2 x 13 x 9 1/2 in, 85.1 x 33 x 24.1 cm
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 CAD
Preview at: Heffel Toronto – 13 Hazelton Ave
PROVENANCE
Gurie Gallery, Montreal
Estate of Henry Handel (1916-1972), owner of Everyman’s Bookshop, Montreal, 1950s
By descent to the present Private Collection, Montreal
Both standing on cloud patterned round bases in impressive poses while wearing contrasting long flowing robes, their heads with ornate caps, the moon deity with her head tilted downwards and holding a cymbal in her right hand, the sun deity with long white beard and holding a cymbal in his left hand.
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