Pair of Painted Chinoiserie Figures

Pair of Painted Wood and Composition Chinoiserie Figures

each figure modeled seated, clutching an umbrella, the female holding a bird cage and the male with a bird perched on his hand, in traditional costume, seated on tasseled cushions supported on plinths decorated with ram's heads draped with carved leaves.
h. 61-1/2", w. 20", d. 20"
Condition Report: **Male figure: The back of parasol has been repaired in two places; the forearm with bird is loose/slightly detached at joint and the bird is lacking its wings. The proper left arm has been repaired. The brim of the hat and purse strap have also been repaired. There is a patch repair to the back. Female figure: There is a patch repair to the proper right forearm and another repair to the bird/bird cage. Both figures exhibit shrinkage cracks, some separation at joints, scattered nicks, scratches and wear to pigment. Each figure weighs 165 lbs.