Description:
Fine Asian carved figurine ancient Chinese scholar with scrolls; ivory-colored statue, possibly stone, bone, or resin, but selling as unknown and undetermined material
Ancient scholar holding scrolls in arms, draped and belted robe
Red mahogany round footed base with crazing
Larger size, statue measures 11-1/4" tall off base, 13" on base, by approx. 4-1/2" at widest
Footed base measures 5" in diameter
Statue weighs approx. 3.5 pounds
Seller's note: I got this statue quite a few years back (10 years or so maybe) at an estate sale, I think. I know that it is definitely not ivory, because there is no grain. It's heavy, and it is carved, but it could be stone or resin, even. I am not certain of what it is, and could not determine with much internet research. I think it's quite old due to the crazing of the base varnish or finish, sometime around or before 1940's, at least, I would guess by the wood stain (deep red mahogany color) and crackling finish. To be safe, I would presume it to be resin, but I really don't know what resin looks or feels like (I know resin is some type of plastic, but this statue sounds like slate or stone when tapped). I just don't know for sure, and selling as described, and unknown.
Please see pictures for best indication of condition, and ask any questions before bidding or buying.
Buyer pays $14.00 flat shipping from Saginaw, Michigan 48604, lower 48 states ONLY.
Tags: Reclamation Point, reclaimed vintage, antique carving, chinese statue, asian statue, vintage asian, antique chinese, carved asian statue, chinese figurine, asian decor, feng shui decor, vintage chinese, asian collectible
SNP-67
2015-01-20-02-E
