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234 - Chinese Hand-Carved Root Wood Figural Altar Sculpture 20th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unidentified Chinese Artisan / Woodcarver Materials: Carved Natural Root Wood / Burl Wood (With applied bone, inserts for the fangs and glass elements for the inset eyes). Marking(s): None visible. Cataloguer's Note: This large, dramatic piece is a traditional Chinese figural sculpture carved directly from a piece of wild tree root or burl wood, exploiting the natural, gnarly distortions of the wood to shape the character's body. Head detaches. H 26" x W 11" Good condition. Head detaches. One arm loose with hairline fracture at knuckles. Natural splitting at wood base. Figure likely held a staff or weapon at some point. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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Chinese Hand-Carved Root Wood Figural Altar Sculpture 20th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Unidentified Chinese Artisan / Woodcarver Materials: Carved Natural Root Wood / Burl Wood (With applied bone, inserts for the fangs and glass elements for the inset eyes). Marking(s): None visible. Cataloguer's Note: This large, dramatic piece is a traditional Chinese figural sculpture carved directly from a piece of wild tree root or burl wood, exploiting the natural, gnarly distortions of the wood to shape the character's body. Head detaches. H 26" x W 11" Good condition. Head detaches. One arm loose with hairline fracture at knuckles. Natural splitting at wood base. Figure likely held a staff or weapon at some point. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
Auction details
Splendid Fall (11.3.26)Auction house
Akiba Galleries +13 0 53 32 92 74 info@akibaantiques.comDelivery is optional. You can use the carrier of your choice. The stated price does not include the lot price or the auction house fees.