TWO CHINESE CARVED WOOD FIGURES OF BEARDED ELDER DEITIES, 20TH CENTURY, each intricately detailed and smiling, with one wearing loose fitting robes revealing his boney torso, while adjusting his rope handled covered basket, next to a smiling companion youth clutching a fish, on stylized groundwork centering an ancient pine branch, height: 8 3/4"; one representing an elder fish merchant with a merry expression and wearing traditional long robes while carrying a fish filled basket and one on a short line, standing on stylized reticulated groundwork, height: 8".

Good condition, some surface buildup in crevices. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."