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Pair of Antique 19th C. Chinese Laughing Buddhas
Hutton-Clarke Antiques
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Pair of Antique 19th C. Chinese Laughing Buddhas

19th century
Description

A charming matched pair of finely carved hardwood figures depicting the iconic Laughing Buddha, each seated in a relaxed pose with flowing robes and broad, jovial smiles. The warm patina of the wood enhances the rounded forms and intricate detailing of the drapery and facial features. Of likely Chinese origin, these 19th-century carvings embody traditional symbols of happiness, abundance, and good fortune. A delightful decorative duo with great character, offered by Hutton-Clarke Antiques.

Height 17cm, width 14 cm ,depth 12 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Hutton-Clarke Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Laughing Buddhas to the 19th Century.

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SA1210228
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1310
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A charming matched pair of finely carved hardwood figures depicting the iconic Laughing Buddha, each seated in a relaxed pose with flowing robes and broad, jovial smiles.
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The warm patina of the wood enhances the rounded forms and intricate detailing of the drapery and facial features.
Hutton-Clarke Antiques

Of likely Chinese origin, these 19th-century carvings embody traditional symbols of happiness, abundance, and good fortune. A delightful decorative duo with great character, offered by Hutton-Clarke Antiques.

Height 17cm, width 14 cm ,depth 12 cm

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Hutton-Clarke Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Laughing Buddhas to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210228
Dealers Internal Ref
1310
Hutton-Clarke Antiques
Hutton-Clarke Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Specialists in traditional and decorative furniture fom 1700 to 1930

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The Old Dairy
Rushley Lane
Winchcombe
Gloucestershire
GL54 5JE
United Kingdom
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Hutton-Clarke Antiques
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A pair of hand-carved warm brown wooden figures depicting seated, smiling Chinese Laughing Buddhas.
Pair of Antique 19th C. Chinese Laughing Buddhas
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The Laughing Buddha depicts Budai, a 10th-century Chinese Zen monk revered as a symbol of abundance, contentment, and good fortune. In Chinese art, his rotund figure and joyous expression represent prosperity, making these sculptures popular decorative motifs throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Craftsmen typically utilised dense local hardwoods such as boxwood, zitan, or camphor wood. Figures were hand-carved from single blocks of timber using specialized chisels, followed by fine detailing of robes and expressions, and finished with wax or lacquer to seal the wood.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carving tool marks, soft wear along raised edges, and a natural patina built up over decades. Tooling in older figures shows subtle variation rather than uniform machine marks, and the wood grain often demonstrates natural shrinkage appropriate to its age.

These sculptures serve as warm tactile accents on modern bookshelves, console tables, or mantelpieces. Placing dark wood carvings against neutral backdrops creates visual balance and introduces textural interest to minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Keep wooden carvings away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement or cracking. Dust regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, and apply a light coat of high-quality beeswax paste annually to nourish the wood finish.
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