Lot 207 , A Chinese hardwood carving of Liu Hai, width 43cm

A Chinese hardwood carving of Liu Hai, width 43cm
Estimate £80-120

There is a large split reaching from his right shoulder over his chest reaching his belly as well as two other less larger splits to his belly. The object he is leaning his right elbow on has a piece missing. There is another large split reaching from his right armpit down and across a third of the base. He is missing his right glass eye, there are several less obvious splits throughout figure and stand, which are both generally a bit worn. There is an area of chipping to the base rim.


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Sold for £65