Sarah Le Helley

Chinese Art Auction • No Reserve

Nicely and richly hand-carved Chinese soapstone figurine.
Depicts a traditionally male figure seated in a serene and contemplative pose, accompanied by a small symbolic animal at his side.
Made in the early 20th century.
Dimensions are: approximately 12 cm high.
Generally good overall, with natural age-related wear that is consistent with the material.
(Browse the photos for a better impression; they are part of the description and show the described irregularities)
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Leuk rijkelijk met de hand uitgesneden chinees spekstenen beeldje.
Voorstelling van een traditioneel mannelijk figuur zittend in een serene en contemplatieve houding, vergezeld door een klein symbolisch dier aan zijn zijde.
Gemaakt (begin) 20ste eeuw.
Afmetingen zijn: Circa 12 cm hoog.
Over het  algemeen goed, met natuurlijk ouderdomsgebonden slijtage die overeenkomt met het materiaal.
(Bekijk de foto's voor een betere indruk deze maken deel uit van de beschrijving en tonen de beschreven oneffenheden)
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Soapstone - China - Early 20th century

Good condition - 12 cm

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Soapstone statue from China of a traditional seated male figure in a serene, contemplative pose, with a small symbolic animal at his side, dating to the early 20th century, about 12 cm tall, in good condition and original.

Soapstone - China - Early 20th century

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Soapstone statue from China of a traditional seated male figure in a serene, contemplative pose, with a small symbolic animal at his side, dating to the early 20th century, about 12 cm tall, in good condition and original.

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