Vintage wood carving figure statue of tall Chinese man w/ pipe & walking stick

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This is a beautifully carved and detailed vintage wood carving of a tall Chinese man carrying a pipe and walking stick. He is 16" tall and in very good shape for a vintage piece. The only area of damage that I see is a ding or wear mark on the tip of the end of his coat in the back that I've shown in the pictures (last one). There are also areas on the base where there are cracks and lines that are original to the wood and the carving, but I do want to point out their existence. And from age and handling, there are minor rub marks to the finish that I can't even make show up in pictures, but again, I want you to be aware of the condition. It is truly a lovely carving with a great look. The prompted shipping method is Parcel Select (which is also the longest shipping time), but you may also choose Priority Mail depending on which price and shipping speed suits your needs and location best for domestic US buyers. This also requires what the US post office deems to be an oversize box (any dimension over 12"), so please keep this in mind when evaluating the calculated shipping quote that is based on the size and weight of this shipment. Separate options are shown for International customers.Please read my sales policies before bidding. Payment in full is required within 4 days after the auction closes unless other arrangements have been made with me before you bid . I use eBay's automatic unpaid items assistant to resolve payment issues and they will contact you directly if you fail to pay within this time period. I can turn this feature off on a case by case basis, so please contact me if you have a problem, and I will try to work with you on alternative payment terms . If you purchase more than one item I will combine shipping, so please wait for me to send you an invoice for these combined charges.Most of my items are used, vintage or antique and come directly from estate auctions. I try to describe my items as accurately and honestly as possible and to disclose any signs of wear or imperfections that I see. Please review the photos and information provided prior to bidding on this item. Please do not assume any details, and email me with any questions you might have prior to purchase (and no later than one day prior to the end date of listing). I will be happy to provide any additional details that I can.Payment : PayPal is the only form of payment I accept .Shipping : The calculated shipping fee in my listings is generated from the on-line eBay shipping calculator using U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rates for delivery and insurance (unless a USPS Flat Rate box is used and then the U.S. Postal rate for that service applies to everyone). I have no control over these rates, and they are generated solely by the weight of the package which I input into the eBay listing. I really care about my business, and I love vintage antiques and collectibles, so I care very much that all my items arrive safely for your enjoyment. I weigh each item after protectively wrapping it to the degree I believe is necessary for it to arrive at your door safely, and that is the weight used to calculate your shipping charges. For U.S. domestic shipments I ship packages under 13 ounces using USPS 1 st Class mail as this is usually the best value for you. Packages over 13 oz. must be sent via alternative USPS services, and usually Priority Mail is the fastest and most economical way to do this, and for some items, the Flat Rate boxes are best, but I always try to use the most economical service that will safely get your purchase to you. I will ship within one (1) full business day of receipt of cleared payment, and I do not charge any additional handling fee on domestic shipments. Your shipping and handling charges consist only of actual USPS services, (based on the weight of your package), including insurance and delivery confirmation. On average, and depending on the service used, delivery will be between 2-8 days from the time you are notified that your package has been processed (eBay sends you this notice). Please don't rate my performance based on how long it takes the post office to deliver your package . Please note that that postal rates are based on weight categories and only the highest weight limit in each category appears on your postage label (it doesn't mean that is exactly what your package weighed, only that the weight of your package fell within this category). For example, if your package weighed 2lb 2oz, your label would show 3 lbs because one USPS rate covers everything over 2lbs but under 3lbs.International Shipping : I offer International shipping to many locations and international packages will be sent either USPS Priority International or 1 st Class International depending on a combination of factors including size, weight, and value. Delivery estimates for international packages vary greatly depending on location. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying or bidding. In accordance with U.S. and International Governmental regulations, merchandise values will always be stated at actual value and may not be marked as "gifts". In no event will Seller ever be responsible for reimbursing Buyer for any such import duties, taxes or other customs charges even if the item is later returned, and regardless of the reason for any such return.Returns : If notified within fourteen (14) days of the day your item is delivered to you, I will provide a full refund upon the safe return of the item to me in accordance with the following:1) in the event there is a gross inaccuracy in the listing, the refund will include a refund of the original shipping charges, and I will pay for the return shipping to me (if I request the item back);2) for all other returns ( excluding items damaged in transit that are subject to insurance claims ) the refund will consist of the price paid for the item only, and you will be liable for the cost of the return shipping to me. I try very hard to accurately describe all items I offer for sale, and deal predominantly in antique and vintage items from estate sales which are normally sold "as-is" and with no return policy of any kind; however, in accordance with the best selling practices of this site, I do accept returns, but can't absorb the out of pocket cost of shipping when a return is due to buyer remorse or any reason other than a gross inaccuracy in my listing information;3) all items returned to me must be unused by you, and returned in their original packaging and protection, or using packaging and protection of at least the same quality as that which was used to ship the item to you. Refunds will be made once I have received the item in satisfactory condition, and in accordance with the terms of the policies stated herein;4) while it is uncommon for insurance claims to be filed, damage can occur in transit, so in the rare instance where an insurance claim is required, there is paperwork to be completed by both buyer and seller. By bidding on this item you agree to comply with the completion of any paperwork necessary to file and process an insurance claim if the situation arises. If you receive an item damaged in transit your refund will include shipping charges and I will pay return shipping if I request the item back;5) regarding any refund claim asserting gross inaccuracy regarding the listing, or damage to the item, you agree to provide clear pictures to me of damage asserted in any refund claim. read more

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