$1,200
Chinese, Late 19th/Early 20th century. Pair of nicely carved ivory figural sculptures in the form of men (one older and bearded, the other with head covered by hooded garment) holding tall branch staffs and holding handled baskets on their arm. Figures in similar tree and appear to have been carved by the same artist. both raised on pierced circular stained wood bases. Apparently unmarked. Overall (including base) height (of tallest) 15.4", diameter 3.8".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-03-22