A SEATED BOXWOOD FIGURE OF A PRIEST , 19TH CENTURY | Christie's

Sale 8323

European and Asian Decorative Arts

New York, East

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14 December 1999

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Lot 166

A SEATED BOXWOOD FIGURE OF A PRIEST

19TH CENTURY

Price realised

USD 1,610

Estimate

USD 800 - USD 1,200

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A SEATED BOXWOOD FIGURE OF A PRIEST
19th century
The figure carved seated, dressed in long layered robes, holding a hardstone scepter, base signed
4.1/8 in. (10.4 cm) high
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