Description A Large Chinese Polychromed White Marble Figure of a Tomb DignitaryLiao/Jin Dynasty, 10th/11th centuryThe hair pulled back above a downcast expression between pendulant ears, holding a pearl of wisdom and draped in long robes with a tied ribbon at the front.Height 31 1/2 inchesProvenance:Purchased Augt 14, 1991 from J.J. Lally & Co., New York, NY; sold with original receiptC Estates of WR Appleby and Elinor ApplebyCondition Report Heavy and structurally sound; the sculpture shows signs of significant age: the polychrome decoration is faded and worn away in localized areas; stone surface weathered / worn with uniform surface scratches, minor chips, etc.; figure stands upright and sturdily on slightly eroded base block (see photos)Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request more informationContact: Doyle New YorkAuction: Asian Works of ArtAuction Date/Time: March 15, 2021Lot142:A Large Chinese Polychromed White Marble Figure of a Tomb Dignitary