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THBFinely Carved Soapstone Figure of Hotei with Frog
About Seller
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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About Auction
LiveOct 16, 2016 - Oct 19, 2016
Ahlers & Ogletree elizabeth@aandoauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Likely Chinese, likely 20th century. A finely carved mottled brown soapstone figure of a reclining Pu-Tai (Chinese: Hotei) or Happy Buddha, the plump male figure depicting lying on one side with open robes donning a string of leaves around his neck, holding a bundle of peaches (a symbol of longevity) in one hand, and a coin in alternate hand set before a good luck frog. T stone to a fitted hardwood base with carved foliate motif. Overall height approximately 4", width 8", depth 3.75".
Condition
Dirt and grime throughout; would benefit from light cleaning. Hairlines, possibly inherent to material, to belly,left arm and upper back of figure. Each tight and not distracting. Scattered abrasions to underside commensurate with shelf contact. Base with various surface scratches commensurate with shelf use.
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