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Lot 1003Y

Two tinted ivory figures
First half of 20th Century

28 July 2009, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$1,220 inc. premium

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Two tinted ivory figures

First half of 20th Century
The first of the bearded immortal Cao Guojiu standing in court robes secured by a loose belt, a pair of castanets held in his right hand; the second of a celestial being standing in a pose of adoration with both hands held together in front, the serene face framed by billowing scarves; each with a reticulated wood stand.
12 and 12 1/8in (30.5 and 30.8cm) height of ivory

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Provenance: purchased between 1953 and 1956 by the original owner

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