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c. 1800, Carved Chinese Figure

About the Item

An elegant, turn-of-the-19th century, hand-carved, fully finished polychrome and parcel gilt statue of a Chinese wise man with a cascading braid beneath a a grand, bamboo hat capped by a foliate finial. He grasps both a scroll and a plumed fan. The figure in pale blush, and sea-foam robe and trousers. Acquired from a private collection, Venice, Italy.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 17.75 in (45.09 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Gilt,Hand-Carved,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    1800-1809
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Newport Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU853928221882
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