Mid-Century Hand-Carved Chinese Fisherman Statue

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A charismatic mid-century Chinese hand-carved hardwood figure of an elderly fisherman carrying a large fish over his shoulder. This piece … Read more A charismatic mid-century Chinese hand-carved hardwood figure of an elderly fisherman carrying a large fish over his shoulder. This piece has wonderful warmth, expressive carved detail, and a rich reddish-brown lacquered surface. Standing an impressive 14 inches tall, it has strong presence and makes a striking decorative accent in Asian-inspired, eclectic, and folk-art interiors.

The carving is executed from a single block of hardwood, and shows traditional lacquer layering and resin-filled grain checks characteristic of older Chinese craftsmanship. These natural age-related splits follow the wood grain and were stabilized long ago with resin- typical for carvings of this type and era. The sculpture remains structurally sound and displays beautifully. See less