IVORY FIGURE OF A SCHOLAR.

IVORY FIGURE OF A SCHOLAR. Ming Dynasty, early 1600’s. A wonderful example of one of China’s earliest ivories carved soon after China started importing ivory. The scholar is seen holding one foot up at knee level with fingers pointed down. He holds a fruit branch between teeth and is set on a wood plinth. Nice patina. SIZE: Overall 10-1/2″ h; figure is 9″ h. PROVENANCE: Private collection of Dr. & Mrs. Winfield Gibbs, Sunbury, PA; Ashkenazi Auction, 2/1/90. CONDITION: The back has two small holes which have been filled, otherwise very good. 9-92278 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1040	$5,750.00	IVORY FIGURE OF A SCHOLAR. Ming Dynasty, early 1600’s. A wonderful example of one of China’s earliest ivories carved soon after China started importing ivory. The scholar is seen holding one foot up at knee level with fingers pointed down. He holds a fruit branch between teeth and is set on a wood plinth. Nice patina. SIZE: Overall 10-1/2″ h; figure is 9″ h. PROVENANCE: Private collection of Dr. & Mrs. Winfield Gibbs, Sunbury, PA; Ashkenazi Auction, 2/1/90. CONDITION: The back has two small holes which have been filled, otherwise very good. 9-92278 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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