Pair Vintage Chinese CARVED Wood Statues - Wise Man

Description

I have just moved from my house in NJ where I was a big collector of a variety of objects to outfit my big Victorian. Now that we have moved to Florida, there is just no way to keep so many things.
Description
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These are a pair of figures that I had bought at auction together. I've used them in my library “bookending” some books.
The size, age and finish is similar, but they may not be an actual pair.
On is an wise old man holding a peach and a staff. The other figure probably once held a pole....perhaps a fishing pole that is long gone.
The old man figure is 12.5” tall; the other figure is 12” tall.
Made of carved wood.
Has an old paper label on the bottom that is no longer readable.
I've cleaned them but did not apply any polish.
Condition
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One figure is missing a pole that used to be in the figure's hand.
There are some marks from the hand carving which I highlight in the photos.
I apologize ahead of time for the cost of shipping. I only ship USPS Priority as they supply the boxes and do better with arriving safely.
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