A CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL
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A CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL

MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

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A CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF AN OFFICIAL
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The standing figure is modelled wearing long robes and a tall hat. The face is finely detailed with a serene expression. There are traces of gilt lacquer remaining.
20 1/8 in. (51 cm.) high
Provenance
From a private Swiss collection, amassed between 1963-1980.
Special notice
These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

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