Large antique Chinese wooden sculpture with child – wabi-sabi

Large antique Chinese wooden sculpture with child

An impressive antique Chinese sculpture, hand-carved from solid wood. It depicts a bearded figure in long robes with a small child at his side. At a generous 69 cm high, the figure has a strong presence and works almost as an architectural object.

Its beauty lies above all in the surface: fine chisel marks, deep lines in the robes and a well-worn grain. Scattered traces of the original polychromy survive in red, yellow, green and black. Most of the paint has disappeared over time, creating a wonderfully layered patina. The figure has not been repainted or smoothly restored.

Why we chose this piece

Not a polished, restored object, but a sculpture with character, history and an almost meditative stillness.

Style and interior

Lovely as a standalone piece on a pedestal, low cabinet or robust table, in a wabi-sabi, Belgian, Japandi, brutalist, rustic modern or eclectic interior.

Dimensions: height 69 cm, width 26 cm, depth 24 cm
Material: solid carved wood with remnants of old polychromy
Period: late 19th or early 20th century
Origin: China
Condition: authentic antique condition with clear signs of use and age. The original paint layer is heavily weathered and has disappeared in places. Drying cracks, wear, minor damage and irregularities; a clear age crack at the top of the headdress.

Price:
€ 345

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