A large carved soapstone figure of a seated scholar, 17th/18th century

A large carved soapstone figure of a seated scholar, 17th/18th century. Christie’s Images Ltd. 2009

seated on a rockwork stand, the figure modelled reading a book held in his left hand, wearing long robes finely incised with dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst scrolling clouds -- 10¾in. (27.4cm.) high. Est. £4,000 - £6,000.

Christie's. Chinese Works of Art. 10 September 2009. London, South Kensington www.christies.com