17th Nov, 2011 9:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Catalogue Sale

 
  Lot 215
 

215

A Chinese Carved Fruitwood Figure Group, circa 1890, as a Daoist maiden with elaborate chignon...

A Chinese Carved Fruitwood Figure Group, circa 1890, as a Daoist maiden with elaborate chignon riding on the back of a deer, a monkey at her side, on raised rockwork, with white metal wire inlays and silver metal bosses, 51cm high
Not Sold

 

Some very slight drying cracks, but nothing at all serious. One eye pupil from the monkey is missing, this is easily remedied. Otherwise in good overall condition. 260911

 


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Auction: Autumn Catalogue Sale, 17th Nov, 2011

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