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Lot Essay
These two Daoist immortals, Hehe Erxian, are known as the twin spirits of Harmony and Mirth and are associated with happy marriages. The immortals are usually depicted as boys, one holding a box and the other a lotus stem.
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
We have sought to record the changes in the condition of the piece since its manufacture. - Both groups have light scratches and surface wear in keeping with their age.
First group with the boy carrying a lotus stem: - Both of the boys' heads have been off and reattached and restored. - Three hands have been restored. -There is a chip to the tip of one finger to the hand resting on the shoulder of one boy. - One foot of the boy not carrying the lotus has been restored. - Tiny chip to the nipple of the boy carrying the lotus. - Small semi circular loss to the hem of the robe measuring max. approx. 0.5 x 0.2 cm. - Loss to the attribute held in the other hand of the boy holding a lotus stem. - There are a couple of small chips to the lotus leaf. - There is a hairline crack to the bottom edge of the yellow robe. - Tiny chip to the extremity of the thumb of the boy with the green robe. - Partial old dealer's paper label to the base of the group reading "MOLLIE & XXXX PARIS".
Second group: - Two of the fingers have tiny losses to the extremities and one thumb tip has been restored. - Tiny chip to to the extremity of the fly whisk. - This group has been broken into four sections and restuck. - The head of one figure has been off and restored. - There is some restoration to all four hands. The base has a partial old paper dealer's label reading "Mallie & Co"
Both softwood stands: - There are some wear and scratches to the surface. - There is a partial old paper dealer's label to one base.
The condition of lots sold can vary widely due to factors such as age, previous damage, restoration, repair, and wear and tear. The nature of the lots sold means that they will rarely be in perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
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Lot 131Sale 14966
KANGXI PERIOD (1662-1722)TWO SIMILAR FAMILLE VERTE BISCUIT FIGURE GROUPS OF THE LAUGHING TWINS, HEHE ERXIANEstimate: USD 600 - 800
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