Bidspirit auction | Chinese Carved Polychrome High Official

Chinese Carved Polychrome High Official Figure - Chinese carved and polychrome-painted wooden statue in the form of a male figure, likely a high-ranking official, holding a book in his hands. Provenance: The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Height: 10 1/4 in x width: 4 1/2 in x depth: 4 in. Condition: There is a large split forming in the wood along the verso of the figure; the split begins along the back of the figure's neck and extends downward approximately 7 inches to the extreme bottom edge and underside of the figure's robe. There is an additional split forming in the wood along the inner side of the figure's right foot; the split extends downward through the base, measuring approximately 3 inches. There are additional splits in the wood, particularly along the base and underside. There is a narrow crack, or possible split forming in the wood, along the figure's front left side; the crack extends downward from the underside of the figure's right hand to the lower portion of the figure's robe, measuring approximately 2 1/2 inches. There are additional small, narrow cracks, or possible splits forming in the wood, throughout. There is a break to one of the thin elements along the right side of the headdress. There are scatterd losses and areas of flaking to the pigment. There is a loss along one of the raised elements along the side of the figure's crown or headdress. Small chips and losses along high points and extreme edges. Scratches and scuffs throughout. Wear to the underside.