Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 2: American, Southern & European Decorative Arts

Sat, Jan 28, 2017 09:00AM EST - Mon, Jan 30, 2017 09:00AM EST
Lot 315

Carved and Polychromed Stone Figure

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

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$3,000 $250
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Chinese, Qing Dynasty, probably 18th century, gentleman with a playful foo dog, very finely rendered figure depicted seated, a foo dog playing with his earring, finely detailed with incised decoration with red and green polychrome highlights, two-character mark at back, set on a later fabric-lined base, 4-1/4 in.. Condition: excellent condition, lacking toes at proper left foot (polished and apparently as made), some natural inclusions to stone. Provenance: Said to be from the Willoughby Family (information regarding the Willoughby Family available)

Condition

excellent condition, lacking toes at proper left foot (polished and apparently as made), some natural inclusions to stone