Lot 237 , A Chinese ivory group of Shou Lao, early 20th century, total height 27.5cm

A Chinese ivory group of Shou Lao, early 20th century, the standing figure of the immortal with two children holding a fruiting branch with the figures of a crane and deer beside them, ebonised wood stand carved with pine branches, total height 27.5cm
Estimate £300-500

There are some age cracks to the ivory most noticeable to the back of the figure of Shou Lao and the child, otherwise the carving is in good condition with no losses, the wood stand also in good condition, the measurement 27.5cm includes the wood stand and the group is carved from one piece of ivory.
23.5cm high excluding wood stand.


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Sold for £1,000