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Pair Indian King & Queen Figures. 19th Century India Folk Art Statues.
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Pair Indian King & Queen Figures. 19th Century India Folk Art Statues.

19th century
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This wonderful pair of antique terracotta & wood King and Queen figures are a nice example of Indian folk art that date from the 19th century.

These polychrome figures which are beautifully handmade have good detail with original gilding showing and sit on their wooden bases which have Reine and Roi on their undersides which is French for Queen and King.

With their aged wear they make charming collectors pieces that look great on display.

Material: Terracotta. Wood.

Date: 19th Century.

Dimensions: Height of tallest figure: 23.5 cm (9 1/4").

Total weight: 582 g.

Condition: Nice original antique condition with age related wear. Some chips, cracks, missing parts and old repairs leaving a wonderful decorative look. Beautiful patina. Some old worm holes that have been treated. Please see pictures.

Please note that only the two figures are included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated these Carved Wooden Indian Figures to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09716911
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
French ink script on the base undersides: nineteenth-century cursive handwriting.
Extensive fine craquelure across the painted surfaces: long natural drying and ageing.
Scattered flight holes in the wooden plinths: sustained exposure to wood-boring insects.
Gilt highlights worn thin on the raised details: decades of handling.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1245273
Dealers Internal Reference
KQIF3167
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Description
This wonderful pair of antique terracotta & wood King and Queen figures are a nice example of Indian folk art that date from the 19th century.

These polychrome figures which are beautifully handmade have good detail with original gilding showing and sit on their wooden bases which have Reine and Roi on their undersides which is French for Queen and King.

fig 1. A pair of 19th-century carved wooden Indian figures representing a king and queen with aged polychrome paint on square wooden bases.
fig 1. Pair Indian King & Queen Figures. 19th Century India Folk Art Statues.

With their aged wear they make charming collectors pieces that look great on display.

Material: Terracotta. Wood.

Date: 19th Century.

Dimensions: Height of tallest figure: 23.5 cm (9 1/4").

Total weight: 582 g.

fig 2. A pair of 19th-century carved wooden Indian figures representing a king and queen with aged polychrome paint on square wooden bases.
fig 2. Pair Indian King & Queen Figures. 19th Century India Folk Art Statues.

Condition: Nice original antique condition with age related wear. Some chips, cracks, missing parts and old repairs leaving a wonderful decorative look. Beautiful patina. Some old worm holes that have been treated. Please see pictures.

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Please note that only the two figures are included and any other items in the pictures are for display only.
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Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated these Carved Wooden Indian Figures to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09716911
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-180 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
French ink script on the base undersides: nineteenth-century cursive handwriting.
Extensive fine craquelure across the painted surfaces: long natural drying and ageing.
Scattered flight holes in the wooden plinths: sustained exposure to wood-boring insects.
Gilt highlights worn thin on the raised details: decades of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245273
Dealers Internal Ref
KQIF3167
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Pair Indian King & Queen Figures. 19th Century India Folk Art Statues.

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A pair of 19th-century carved wooden Indian figures representing a king and queen with aged polychrome paint on square wooden bases.
Pair Indian King & Queen Figures. 19th Century India Folk Art Statues.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndian Folk Art
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Polychrome Paint
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsPolychrome painted finish, Square wooden base, Carved royal attire

Traditional 19th-century Indian folk art statues depict royalty, deities, or regional figures crafted by local artisans. These sculptures feature hand-carved wood with distinctive polychrome painted finishes representing traditional clothing and cultural symbolism.

Artisans primarily used native hardwoods or softwoods carved with hand tools. The surfaces were rendered with natural pigments, gesso, or lacquer, resulting in layered polychrome finishes.

Authentic pieces exhibit organic age-related wear, such as natural paint distressing, surface craquelure, and wood shrinkage. Visible tool marks from hand chiselling and traditional joinery also indicate genuine age.

Place these figures on a fireplace mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table as decorative focal points. Displaying them against contemporary, neutral backgrounds allows their intricate painted details and texture to stand out.

Keep the sculptures away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and central heating sources to prevent wood movement and paint flaking. Dust gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding water or chemical liquid cleaners.
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