Ming dynasty, 17th centuryThe first standing on a rectangular pedestal, holding pencil and scroll, wearing various garments, his face displaying a severe expression, with beard and topped with a hat. The second standing on a pedestal on four legs, his hands clasped in front of his breast. His face displaying a stern expression with raised eyebrows, long beard and moustache framing his mouth and his head topped with a cap.H. 19.3 / 29.5 cmProvenance:- Private collection, the Netherlands (assembled from 1950 till the 1990's)- By descent to the present owner(2x)