Scholar Riding a Horse
17 February 2021
Description

This appears to be a bronze statue of a scholar riding a horse while reading a scroll. The scroll contains no text. Given the facial features, it seems likely it's meant to represent Confucius.

Provenance

It was purchased from a Chinese antique store in New Jersey, USA in 1991 or 1992.

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For sale
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Answered within 2 days
By Leah I.
Feb 19, 20:42 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $250 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

This is a sculpture of a Chinese scholar atop a donkey (based on the animal’s tale, ears and mane).
The piece appears to be cast iron rather than bronze, based on the patina. See the link below for images.
It is likely to have been made in the 20th century. There is slight damage from corrosion in areas.

Based on sales of similar items, this piece has a Fair Market Value of $150 to $250.

Iron patina
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/powerful-bull-exceptional-patina-cast-1811801548

Bronze patina
https://www.cowanauctions.com/lot/mid-century-modern-abstract-bronze-sculpture-3213710

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