A VERY LARGE WOOD SCULPTURE OF AN IMMORTAL AND... Lot n° 965
Result :
Not available
Estimate :
Subscribers only
A VERY LARGE WOOD SCULPTURE OF AN IMMORTAL AND SERVANT RIDING A WATER BUFFALO
China, 1900 to 1920. The huge wood sculpture depicting a reclined water buffalo, with delicately incised fur and a reticulated tail, glass inlaid eyes, and its head turned to the side with the mouth wide open, revealing its bone inlaid teeth and a pointy tongue. The immortal and his servant sitting on the animal’s back, dressed in loose robes, a big straw hat attached to the immortals back, both wearing cheerful smiles on their faces, showing their bone inlaid teeth. Comes with a fitted reticulated wood base, adorned with finely carved pine trees, flowers and, lingzhi mushrooms.
Condition: Good condition with natural ages cracks and minor losses, the tips of the two horns have been reattached.
Provenance: German private collection.
Weight: 3.8 kg (without base), 5.9 kg (with base)
Dimensions: Length: 45 cm (with base), 38.2 cm (without base), Height 25.9 cm
We use cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience, perform site traffic analysis, and deliver content and advertisements most relevant to your interests.
Cookie management:
By allowing these cookies, you agree to the deposit, reading and use of tracking technologies necessary for their proper functioning. Read more about our privacy policy.