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Lot #98 - A Rare Life-size Granite Sculpture of Guandi, Seated Leaning Slightly Backwards on a Rockwork Bench, Ming Dynasty [1368-1644] 15th C.

  • Auction House:
    Theodore Bruce
  • Sale Name:
    Art | Asian | Jewels | Objets
  • Sale Date:
    11 Nov 2018 ~ 11am (AEDT)
  • Lot #:
    98
  • Lot Description:
    A Rare Life-size Granite Sculpture of Guandi, Seated Leaning Slightly Backwards on a Rockwork Bench, Ming Dynasty [1368-1644] 15th C.
    a powerful figure, seated with legs apart with hands resting on his knees, the facial expression with bulging eyes & elongated ears and a furrowed brow with a broad nose, the upper chest is carved with a breast panel with vestige of his amour, wearing a cloak over the armour & a scholars scarf.
    H 114 cm L 70 cm D 36 cm
  • Provenance:
    Acquired in the New Territories, China in the mid 1990s
  • Notes:
    The sculptor created a strong character with detailed contrasts, creating the illusion of different textures in the stone, all masterfully worked by hand, a representation of this much admired historical figure.
  • Estimate:
    A$20,000 - 30,000
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Oriental

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