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Large 19th Century Chinese Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin
Hand of Glory
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Large 19th Century Chinese Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin

19th century
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Description

A large 19th Century Chinese polychrome painted carved-wood figure of Guanyin standing on a lotus base, her robes with gillt foliate decoration.

Guanyin is the Buddhist Boddhisatva of compassion and often depicted with a lotus flower as a symbol of purity and enlightenment.

In good condition overall with original paintwork and some slight chipping in places.

Physical Dimensions
Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this Polychrome Carved Wooden Guanyin to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1182332
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SKU00000988
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A large 19th Century Chinese polychrome painted carved-wood figure of Guanyin standing on a lotus base, her robes with gillt foliate decoration.
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Guanyin is the Buddhist Boddhisatva of compassion and often depicted with a lotus flower as a symbol of purity and enlightenment.
Hand of Glory

In good condition overall with original paintwork and some slight chipping in places.

Height
66cm (25.98")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this Polychrome Carved Wooden Guanyin to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1182332
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00000988
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Archive I A 19th-century Chinese carved wood figure of Guanyin painted in polychrome and gold accents, standing atop a carved lotus base.

Large 19th Century Chinese Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin

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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century Chinese carved wood figure of Guanyin painted in polychrome and gold accents, standing atop a carved lotus base.
Large 19th Century Chinese Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin
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A 19th-century Chinese carved wood figure of Guanyin painted in polychrome and gold accents, standing atop a carved lotus base.
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Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, has been a central figure in Chinese Buddhist art for centuries. During the Qing dynasty, carved wooden statues were frequently commissioned for both temple altars and private domestic shrines, reflecting traditional iconographic conventions.

These figures were carved from solid timber or assembled using joinery techniques, then covered with a thin layer of gesso. Pigments derived from natural minerals and organic dyes were applied alongside gilding to create detailed textile patterns and facial features.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit natural age-related cracking in the wood timber, softening of carved details from handling, and paint loss or flaking on exposed edges. Inspection of the base and reverse often reveals historical tool marks and genuine patination.

A large standing figure serves as a focal point when placed atop a minimalist console table or sideboard. Positioning the sculpture against a neutral backdrop highlights its carved silhouette and surviving polychrome details.

Keep the item in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and sudden humidity shifts to prevent timber shrinkage or paint loss. Clean gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding water, solvents, or commercial polishes.
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