AN IVORY FIGURE OF LIU HAI, QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
AN IVORY FIGURE OF LIU HAI, QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURYEstimate $2,000 – $3,000
- Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
- $2,400 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
AN IVORY FIGURE OF LIU HAI, QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY standing on one bare foot, the other resting on the head of his three-legged toad holding a cash coin in its mouth suspended from a long cord clasped in his right hand, and a further coin in his left, his face with smiling expression, wood stand, box (
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13CM
CONDITION
Some dark stained vertical and horizontal cracks around body, chest and neck and on reverse, front of left foot reglued, the lower body of toad probably cut back
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby’s Australia is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.