Qing dynasty (1644-1918), circa 1800, a set of the Eight Chinese immortals, porcelain figures hand painted in famille rose palette wearing colorful robes decorated with clouds and flowers, each figure holds an implement relevant to their personal story, the figures stand on individual lime green bases with pink floral blossom decoration.



Tallest 9 1/4 in.

From the Collection of the late Michael Joyce and Archie Carter III, Greensboro, North Carolina
Proceeds to Benefit Greensboro Urban Ministry

One with neck repaired, hand repaired, loss to basket his is holding; one with loss to side of hat, loss to implement in his hand; one with loss to one side of hair ornament; one with loss to staff implement in his hand; one with multiple repairs to neck and head; one with neck severed but remains, loss to top of implement he holds in his hand; and one with repair to side of head and loss to hair covering.