Bidspirit auction | A Pair of Chinese Carved

A Pair of Chinese Carved Ivory Figures, depicting Guanyin and a Sage, circa Early 20th Century - A pair of Chinese carved ivory figures, each depicting a traditional East Asian figure. The female figure is portrayed in flowing robes, holding a scroll or staff and a flowering branch with traces of green pigment. The male figure is an elderly sage with a long beard, wearing a broad hat, and holding a staff and a fishing creel with a hanging fish. Both figures are carved from a creamy-white ivory material, exhibiting natural striations and a yellowish patina, and are mounted on dark, tripod-footed wooden bases. The carvings display fine detail in their drapery, facial features, and accessories. No visible text or markings are present. Height: 26 cm (each figure)