18th Century Monumental Chinese Polychromed Seated Guanyin Statute

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A large antique Chinese polychrome wooden sculpture depicting a seated bodhisattva (likely Guanyin) in a relaxed royal ease pose. The … Read more A large antique Chinese polychrome wooden sculpture depicting a seated bodhisattva (likely Guanyin) in a relaxed royal ease pose. The figure wears an ornate crown, flowing robes in red and blue with extensive draping jewelry, including necklaces and bracelets, and sits on a rocky throne base. The piece shows significant age and weathered paint revealing the underlying wood, and features characteristic Tang or Song dynasty sculptural style with graceful, naturalistic modeling. No maker’s mark.

This piece was sourced from the estate of Stanley Reifer, a voracious collector of Chinese art, whose five-acre Bridgehampton family holiday home is reputed to have evoked the beauty of Beijing’s summer palace gardens.

Product Information:
Materials: Wood, Polychrome
Dimensions: 32” W × 24” D × 48” H
Style: Chinese
Condition: Very good condition. Surface wear consistent with age and use. Structurally sound.
Shipping: $750.00 (to continental U.S.)

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