A large exquisitely detailed sculpted leather statue, READING IN COLD AND LATE NIGHT, by Taiwanese artist Liu Miao Chan (b. 1946), depicting a Chinese master calligrapher preparing to decorate a page by candlelight. The lifelike detail and emotional range on the scholar's face are both dramatic and disarming. In 1986, the artist was declared a Living Treasure by the government of Taiwan. Modeled on a live edge wood base with a brass metal plate featuring artist's incised signature in English and Chinese, with edition and number J1150. Presented on a striking opaque museum quality black base, with clear museum quality cover. Base 20"L x 18"W; Cover 16.5"H x 18.5"W. Artist: Liu Miao Chan Issued: c. 1990 Dimensions: 15"H x 13"W, statue Edition Number: 11 Edition Size: 50 Country of Origin: Taiwan