OACA · p20261107-02

Catalogued Qianlong famille-rose ear-cleaning group

Catalogued as Qianlong, last quarter of the 18th century. This is not OACA authentication.

Qing · 2026-11-12 · Earlier recommendation · Upcoming

A late-18th-century figural group of a seated man and standing woman engaged in an intimate everyday scene.

Catalogue estimate

USD · US dollarsOriginal estimate
$800–$1,600
CNY · Chinese yuanReference equivalent
CN¥5,367–CN¥10,733

Reference rates dated 2026-09-14 · Conversions rounded to whole currency units; settlement follows the original currency and agreed fees. Rate source

Estimates exclude buyer’s premium, OACA agency fees, taxes and delivery; they are not guaranteed purchase prices.

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Collecting notes & condition

Selected for its narrative subject, compact sculptural arrangement and clearly enumerated repairs.

UV examination is reported to show repairs to the seated figure's braid and boots and to the standing figure's bun, hairpiece, left ear, reattached hand, neck and chest; light underside wear is also noted. Located in Minnesota, USA; local pickup, shipping and self-arranged shipping are shown. Confirm packing, insurance, taxes and cross-border obligations. Buyer’s premium is 30%. The estimate is not a sale price or value guarantee; OACA provides non-exclusive agency service only.

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Recommendation checked 2026-11-07