Chinese Famille Rose Statue, Republic

A Chinese famille rose statue of Liu Hai dating from the Republic period. He holds a string of coins in his right hand, and a three-legged toad reaches up for them from his feet. The bottom has a 7-character mark.

Dimensions are: 11 1/2 inches tall X 6 inches wide, 29.2 cm X 15.2 cm. All measurements are approximate.

Condition: Chipping is present to the edges. Glaze loss throughout. A reminder that all lots are sold as-is. We have sought to record the changes in the condition of this piece after its initial manufacture as diligently as possible; however, as stated in our terms, condition reports are statements of opinion and not representations or warranties. Oakridge Auction Gallery bears no responsibility for any error or omission.

Provenance: From the private, premier collection of a gentleman in Cleveland, Ohio. The items in the collection were acquired starting in the 1970s from auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Bonhams, as well as from various private collections in the United States.