Lot 7 , A set of nine Chinese soapstone figures of the Eight Immortals and Shou Lao, on a good zitan two piece rockwork stand, late Qing dyna

A set of nine Chinese soapstone figures of the Eight Immortals and Shou Lao, on a good zitan two piece 'rockwork' stand, late Qing dynasty, total height 36.5cm and width 41cm
Estimate £300-500

All of the figures have some scuffing to small areas and remnants of old glue to the bases.
The upper 'rockwork' stand has a few age cracks, a few small chip losses and remnants of old glue where the figures stand.
The lower section of the stand has some occasional fine splits consistent with age and the stretcher has been re-glued in position. The bottom feet of the lower stand do not sit completely flat.
Otherwise in good condition.


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Sold for £950