Lot 9

Chinese Polychrome and Parcel-Gilded Wood Figure of a Buddhist Arhat Riding a Lion (18th–19th Century)

Estimate: $500 - $800

Price Realized: $333 Includes buyer's premium

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Lot 9
Chinese Polychrome and Parcel-Gilded Wood Figure of a Buddhist Arhat Riding a Lion (18th–19th Century)
Description
A Chinese parcel-gilded and polychromed wood figure depicting a shaved-headed Buddhist arhat or deity clad in draped monastic robes, positioned astride a dynamically modeled guardian lion that features an open snarling mouth, textured mane details, and a raised curling tail over an integrated plinth base, the composition built from carved wood coated in plaster, highlighted with gold leaf accents, and finished with layered organic pigments
Details
Wood, Plaster, Gold leaf, Pigment
14 1/4 x 14 x 6 inches
Provenance
The Estate of Janice and Donald Rosenthal
Condition
Good/Fair condition; extensive weathering and flaking to the polychrome pigment layers exposing the underlying plaster and natural wood grain, localized stable shrinkage splits along the torso and the beast's limbs, and minor blunt losses to the extremities from age-related handling


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