(lot of 7) Chinese carved hardstone figures, animals, and sculptures, some affixed to wood base, including: (2) phoenix, rising on non-integral wood stand, (1) standing foo lion/ dog, (1) bird standing on floral branch, (1) blooming lotus flowers, over central inkwell/ brush washer basin, (1) depicting Guanyin raising tray above head, (1) having lotus flowers and cranes, over stylized claw and scrolled waves, largest: approx 6.5"h, 5.25"w, 2.75"d, smallest: approx 4.25"h, 3"w, 1.75"d, 4.1lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Leslie and Angelyn Smith, Austin, Texas** **PLEASE NOTE: All of the hardstone figures in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have small chips and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.** Start Price: $100.00

01.09.24: In my opinion regarding LOT 193: I note all figures are presently intact, the figure of Guanyin displays amber colored inclusions, the phoenix and crustacean claw with russet inclusions, the crane carved to the left side of claw has a minute chip to the tip of the beak; the pair of blue phoenix have minor chips to ends of some tail feathers; and the brush washer has a small hairline to the front edge of the lily pad, as well as several other small hairlines to the blooming lotus and stem in addition to natural fissures

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