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An Interesting 19th Century Carved Indian Figure
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An Interesting 19th Century Carved Indian Figure

19th century
Description

An interesting 19th century carved Indian figure; of a standing Indian man in traditional dress with his arms raised; with its original colourful polychrome decoration. He was probably an advertising figure for a shop. Although there are considerable losses to the paintwork, it is stable and not flaking.

Fair condition

Indian circa 1880

Dimensions (ins) 37.5 high x 12 wide x 11 deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
95.2502cm (37.50")
Width
30.4801cm (12.00")
Depth
27.9401cm (11.00")
Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Indian Wooden Figure to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA366791
Dealers Internal Reference
R0159
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Description
An interesting 19th century carved Indian figure; of a standing Indian man in traditional dress with his arms raised; with its original colourful polychrome decoration. He was probably an advertising figure for a shop. Although there are considerable losses to the paintwork, it is stable and not flaking.

Fair condition

Indian circa 1880

Dimensions (ins) 37.5 high x 12 wide x 11 deep

Height
95.2502cm (37.50")
Width
30.4801cm (12.00")
Depth
27.9401cm (11.00")
Date of Manufacture

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Indian Wooden Figure to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA366791
Dealers Internal Ref
R0159
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2011

Specialists in c18th & c19th furniture and objects

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A standing 19th-century carved wooden Indian figure featuring yellow polychrome paint, detailed facial hair, a topknot, and a rectangular plinth base.
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Archive I A standing 19th-century carved wooden Indian figure featuring yellow polychrome paint, detailed facial hair, a topknot, and a rectangular plinth base.

An Interesting 19th Century Carved Indian Figure

Archive II A standing 19th-century carved wooden Indian figure featuring yellow polychrome paint, detailed facial hair, a topknot, and a rectangular plinth base. View II
Archive III A standing 19th-century carved wooden Indian figure featuring yellow polychrome paint, detailed facial hair, a topknot, and a rectangular plinth base. View III
Archive IV A standing 19th-century carved wooden Indian figure featuring yellow polychrome paint, detailed facial hair, a topknot, and a rectangular plinth base. View IV
Archive V A standing 19th-century carved wooden Indian figure featuring yellow polychrome paint, detailed facial hair, a topknot, and a rectangular plinth base. View V
Archive VI A standing 19th-century carved wooden Indian figure featuring yellow polychrome paint, detailed facial hair, a topknot, and a rectangular plinth base. View VI
Archive VII A standing 19th-century carved wooden Indian figure featuring yellow polychrome paint, detailed facial hair, a topknot, and a rectangular plinth base. View VII
Archive VIII A standing 19th-century carved wooden Indian figure featuring yellow polychrome paint, detailed facial hair, a topknot, and a rectangular plinth base. View VIII
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Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07831 653843
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Stratford Road
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 9NQ
United Kingdom
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A standing 19th-century carved wooden Indian figure featuring yellow polychrome paint, detailed facial hair, a topknot, and a rectangular plinth base.
An interesting 19th century carved Indian figure
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A standing 19th-century carved wooden Indian figure featuring yellow polychrome paint, detailed facial hair, a topknot, and a rectangular plinth base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Indian
  • MaterialWood, Pigment, Gesso
  • ColourYellow, Ochre, Brown
  • MotifsPolychrome finish, Plinth base, Carved topknot hairstyle, Gestural arm posture
  • SizeH 95.2502 cm (38 in) x W 30.4801 cm (12 in) x D 27.9401 cm (11 in)

This nineteenth-century Indian sculpture is carved from wood and finished with gesso and polychrome pigment in yellow, ochre, and brown tones. The standing male figure wears traditional dress, featuring a carved topknot hairstyle, detailed facial hair, and a gestural arm posture with raised arms, mounted upon an integral rectangular plinth base. Considerable losses to the original paintwork reveal the underlying wooden construction across the surface, displaying a stable and non-flaking condition consistent with age. Measuring 95.25 cm high by 30.48 cm wide and 27.94 cm deep, this figural sculpture makes a striking display piece for positioning atop a sideboard in a living room, hallway, or study.

FAQs

These carved wooden sculptures originate from various regions across India, created for religious shrines, domestic altars, or architectural adornments, featuring painted pigments applied over sculpted timber.

Craftsmen typically utilised indigenous hardwoods such as teak, mango wood, or rosewood, which were shaped using hand chisels before applying gesso layers and natural mineral pigments.

Authentic period pieces demonstrate organic paint loss across the polychrome layers, clear evidence of hand-carving marks, natural surface patination, and minor timber shrinkage consistent with age.

Placing a carved figure on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a deep bookshelf alcove introduces architectural texture and historical contrast into contemporary room schemes.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight, moisture, and central heating radiators to prevent wood warping; clean exclusively with a dry, soft-bristled brush to avoid disturbing fragile pigment.
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