MINIATURE SCULPTURE OF AN ELDERLY CHINESE MAN WITH A HOOP AND A FOO DOG. 18TH CENTURY

Description:
- Beautiful and rare sculpture of an old man sitting next to a Foo dog.
- The old man is holding a ring in one of his hands and hugging his dog with the other.
- The sculpture is miniature in size and has a rather coppery colour, probably due to the bronze alloy, which contains a high percentage of copper.
- It has a rectangular stamp with Chinese characters on the base.
- The artistic quality of the sculpture is very high, executed with great detail and craftsmanship. It has great movement and carefully crafted proportions, which give a spectacular result.
- It retains a beautiful patina, with greenish touches that have been highlighted after thorough cleaning.

Conservation and Damage:
- The piece is in perfect condition.
- It retains a spectacular period patina.
- It has small dents and scratches due to age.
- The object shows wear and tear typical of its age.

Comments:
- Both the measurements and the weight are approximate.
- The colours in the photos are not the same as the actual colours.
- The object for sale is the one shown in the photos. The description is not a detailed account of the object.
- The information provided here is personal opinion and has not been verified.