Standing Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Wooden Statue with Gilt Traces – Qing Dynasty lot 455
Standing Guanyin carved from solid wood.
Original gilt remnants preserved in protected areas.
Serene expression and flowing robe with sash.
Chinese devotional sculpture for altar or niche.
Qing dynasty, 18th–early 19th century.
This standing wooden sculpture depicts Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), the Bodhisattva of Compassion, rendered in a restrained and devotional Chinese style. The figure is carved from solid wood and displays a calm expression, flowing robes, and a raised hand in a protective gesture. Remnants of original leaf gilding remain visible in sheltered areas along the sash and decorative elements, indicating the sculpture was once fully gilded.
Surface wear, softened details, and the pattern of surviving gilding are consistent with prolonged devotional use rather than decorative display. The carving technique, proportions, and finish correspond to Qing dynasty religious sculpture, dating the work to the 18th or early 19th century. The piece was likely created for placement in a temple niche or private altar.
Standing Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) Wooden Statue with Gilt Traces – Qing Dynasty lot 455
Description
Estimated Value: €800 – €1,000
Object
Standing figure of Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), carved devotional sculpture.
Material
Carved wood with original gilt decoration remnants.
Technique
Hand-carved from a single wooden block; traditional pre-industrial workmanship.
Iconography
Guanyin shown standing, with calm facial features and raised hand in a protective gesture, wearing flowing robes and sash.
Surface & Evidence
Remnants of original leaf gilding visible in recessed and protected zones. Natural wear, patina development, and surface abrasion consistent with long-term devotional use. No modern lacquer or repaint detected.
Construction
Solid wood construction with hand-cut detailing. Irregularities and tool marks consistent with traditional carving.
Condition
Stable overall. Surface wear and loss of gilding consistent with age and use. No structural restorations observed.
Dimensions
Height: 45.5 cm
Width: 17 cm
Authenticity
Based on material, carving technique, original gilt remnants, and natural aging, the sculpture is assessed as an authentic Qing dynasty devotional object, dating to the 18th–early 19th century.
This valuation is based on comparative market analysis and documented material evidence.
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