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Lot 1083
A Chinese Carved Wooden Sculpture of Empress
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Qing dynasty (1644-1912), a finely carved sculpture from a single block of wood, a seated Chinese Empress in a dragon throne chair, elaborate robe with further dragons in raised design, serene face, two lions flank the chair on either side, raised on a base with carved flowers.

15.25 in.

Private Collection, Fayetteville, North Carolina

Good estate condition; some dust to surface; one arm of chair has crack through where it joins in the back; a few minor stress cracks to wood.