Excellent Chinese carved elephant ivory figure of a scholar, Qing dynasty. 2012 © Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers

The subtly-carved figure depicts a standing elder with joyous face held high wearing a loosely-fitting robe and cloth hat; affixed to wooden platform base. H of ivory: 9 in. Estimate $1,500-2,500

Freeman's Auctioneers & Appraisers. ASIAN ARTS. Sep 09 2012 10:00 http://www.freemansauction.com