A CHINESE MARINE TUSK FIGURE OF A "DOCTOR'S LADY", QING DYNA...

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Estimate

R3,500 - R5,500

Hammer

R7,000

Fees

A CHINESE MARINE TUSK FIGURE OF A "DOCTOR'S LADY", QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

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NOT SUITABLE FOR EXPORT
Carved as a naked woman in recumbent position supporting her head with her left arm, her right arm resting demurely on her chest, wearing bangles at her wrists, her hair tied to the side in a knot, her face with delicate features
30,4cm long

PROVENANCE:
The late Dr. David Davies Collection

CONDITION REPORT
* Fine age cracks
* Discolouration
* Old repair to a natural fissure line to the right shoulder
* Soiling