PAIR OF CARVED CHINESE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS FIGURES ON TIMBER STANDSA PAIR OF CARVED FIGURES DEPICTING A CHINESE EMPEROR AND EMPRESS IN TRADITIONAL FLOWING ROBES, EACH MOUNTED ON A DARK STAINED CARVED TIMBER LOTUS-FORM STAND. THE MALE FIGURE IS DEPICTED WITH A LONG BEARD, WEARING LAYERED ROBES WITH CIRCULAR BEAD DETAILING, AND HOLDING A SCROLL. THE FEMALE FIGURE HOLDS A FAN IN ONE HAND AND CARRIES A LATTICE-PATTERNED BAG, WITH HER HAIR STYLED IN AN ELABORATE UPSWEPT ARRANGEMENT.BOTH FIGURES FEATURE DETAILED CARVING TO THE ROBES, INCLUDING DRAPED FOLDS, FRINGED COLLARS, BEADED SASHES, AND DECORATIVE CIRCULAR MOTIFS. THE REVERSE OF EACH FIGURE SHOWS CONTINUED CARVED DETAIL TO THE ROBES AND HAIR.THE MATERIAL APPEARS TO BE A CARVED RESIN OR COMPOSITE WITH A CREAM TO OFF-WHITE COLOURATION. Item Size: Height: 24cm, Width: 23cm, Depth: 20cm, Weight: 3Kg Mid-Century Modern (1940-1970); Mid To Late 20Th Century; Chinese; Carved Resin Or Composite; Both Figures Display Minor Surface Marks And Light Age-Related Discolouration Consistent With Age. Fine Hairline Cracks Visible To The Surface Of Both Figures. The Carved Timber Stands Show Minor Scuffs And Surface Wear. Both Figures Remain Structurally Sound On Their Stands. Condition: Good 224019+10
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