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Lot 224
Chinese Bamboo Carving of Liu Hai & His Toad
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century or earlier, the smiling figure stands atop his three legged toad, well carved and with attractive warm brown patina.

11.5 in.

Estate of Henry Marcelle, Westport, CT Mr. Marcelle was a Sinclair Oil Corp. executive, first hired in 1922. He acquired these lots while traveling for business in China and Japan from the late 1930s through the 1950s.

Missing three fingertips; several old stable age cracks.

$300 - 500