A WOOD CARVING OF LIU HAI, 1900sChina, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) – Republic period (1912-1949). Carved standing with a cheerful expression, the Daoist immortal dressed in a long robe loosely draped across his shoulders revealing the belly, the right hand raised and the left lowered, positioned to hold a string of cash as he tries to lure his three-legged toad which stands at his feet.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: A notable private collector in Kensington, London, United Kingdom, acquired from the Gina Frech collection, Zurich. Weight: 214 g Dimensions: Height 21 cm13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.