An impressive antique Chinese carved wood and gesso and lacquer painted figure of Guandi, the God of War.
The impressive figure is presented seated on a throne wearing traditional armored attire.
The figure is intricately and masterfully carved with remnants of a polychrome finish with a brocade pattern to his torso, below a carved ribbon. Guandi is seated in a powerful pose, has inlaid eyes and losses where facial hair above his upper lip and below his chin, in addition to the area underneath his ear lobes.
Ming Dynasty, likely 17th C.
Apx. 30lbs
Provenance: The estate of a lady, Greenwich, CT
Dimensions: 16 1/4" W x 13" D x 30" H
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Condition
Wear includes losses to the polychrome painted finish, with only remnants or traces of the painted finish apparent. Additionally there are splits, chips and losses to wood, best evidenced around the base and his feet. An old repair to one hand and fingers. Additional wear includes losses to the facial hair, likely horse hair which had been inlaid around his face to the upper lip, below lower lip and sideburns with short stubby remnants remaining. A split to the lacquered finish on the left cheek of Guandi's face and losses and chipping to the hair bun above his head. Lastly, remnants of old insect damage can be seen in the photos. Wear is predominantly commensurate with age, handling and display, see lot images as they are considered included in the condition report.
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