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b. 1895 - d. 1967

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  • Rare 18th C. Chinese Gilt Wood Attendant with Offering
    Apr. 25, 2025

    Rare 18th C. Chinese Gilt Wood Attendant with Offering

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. Attendants like this often accompanied Taoist figures on home altars, along with other deities and spiritual images. They frequently presented offerings to them which, when tied with ribbons, symbolized “ longevity for generations”. This 18-19th century carving may have accompanied a significant deity as the statue was covered in gilt and lacquer, some which has naturally darkened from age and from years of incense, age and use. Size: 5.25" W x 15.5" H (13.3 cm x 39.4 cm); gold quality: 48% This well carved figure is an attendant placed on home altar to accompany a Taoist figure. Standing on a tall pedestal with a slight smile and downcast eyes, he present a rounded box secured with a ribbon. He wears officials attire which emphasizes his status: an official’s hat and boots, open waistcoat and a lower garment secured at the waist with slightly flaring panels with incised carved decorations. Taoist deities were often accompanied on home altars by attendants flanking them and looking downward or at an indirect angle in respect. They frequently carried offerings and other unique items such as medicine gourds or pillboxes for Gods of Medicine or baskets or sacks of coins or gold and silver taels (blocks) for Wealth Gods. The offering he carries is tied with ribbons which imparts importance to the object as they are viewed as auras emanating from the object and symbolize miraculous powers. When a ribbon is attached to an offering or seal it means “ longevity for generations”. This attendant may have accompanied a significant deity as it was covered in gilt. It is in very good condition with remains of lacquer and gilt which naturally darkened from age and incense smoke. The sealed rear cavity with items placed there during an eye-opening ceremony indicates it was consecrated. Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.) PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #192322

    Artemis Fine Arts
  • A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF STANDING GUAN PING
    Jun. 23, 2021

    A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF STANDING GUAN PING

    Est: €6,000 - €10,000

    A GILT-BRONZE FIGURE OF STANDING GUAN PING China, 17th ct. H. 25,5 (30) cm Standing in a martial posture with his legs slightly spread, his arms placed in front of his chest originally holding an attribute, wearing various garments including a mantle secured with a knotted ribbon, its border incised with various musters, a pair of trousers and boots, his face displaying a severe expression with protruding eyes below raised eyebrows, goatee and his hair combed in a chignon covered with a cloth bonnet secured with a knotted ribbon. Mounted on a wood stand. Collection Dr. Peter Nicolaus (1940-2020), bought 12.6.1997 from Gallery Gild in Wuerzburg (DM 5000.-) Minor wear to gilding

    Nagel Auction
  • GUAN PING (1895-1967) | Princess Travelling to the West
    Apr. 06, 2015

    GUAN PING (1895-1967) | Princess Travelling to the West

    Est: $60,000 - $80,000

    signed GUAN PING, and with one seal of the artist. Titleslip and annotation by Hui Jun, and with two seals of his

    Sotheby's
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