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Lot # 36 - Vintage Hand-Carved Signed Mandarin Duck Couple
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 24-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 01-Oct-2025 6:35:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$40.00 |
| Highest bidder: | The Collective |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
Vintage Hand-Carved Signed Mandarin Duck Couple A matched pair of hand-carved wooden mandarin duck figurines, each finished with a smooth, polished surface. One duck is rendered in a rich reddish-brown tone, while its companion features a striking black head and chest, offering visual contrast and balance. Both figures display finely carved feather detailing and rest on felted bases for protection and stability. Each duck is signed on the underside by an unidentified artisan. Maker/Mark:
Unidentified artisan; both figures signed on underside. Pattern:
Paired mandarin ducks, presented as a symbolic couple. Material:
Hand-carved wood with polished finish (possibly lacquered) Collecting Note:
Mandarin ducks are a traditional symbol of fidelity and harmony across East Asia, often given as wedding gifts. Vintage hand-carved examples such as this pair are valued both as decorative carvings and as cultural objects representing enduring partnership.
Dimensions : 8 in L x 4 in W x 4.5 in H
Auction History
Highest bidder is The Collective
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Oct-2025 6:29:29 PM | $40.00 | The Collective |
| 01-Oct-2025 6:29:19 PM | $39.00 | Seattle79 |
| 01-Oct-2025 6:29:19 PM | $38.00 | The Collective |
| 26-Sep-2025 11:00:25 AM | $33.00 | Seattle79 |
| 26-Sep-2025 11:00:25 AM | $32.00 | Booyaa684 |
| 25-Sep-2025 12:52:07 PM | $26.00 | Seattle79 |
| 24-Sep-2025 7:11:44 PM | $18.00 | Basket Farm |
| 24-Sep-2025 7:11:35 PM | $16.00 | Utsukushii Josei |
| 24-Sep-2025 7:11:35 PM | $15.00 | Basket Farm |
| 24-Sep-2025 7:24:45 AM | $5.00 | Utsukushii Josei |
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