Lot 707

Chinese Ming Era Guanyin Shrine Figure + Sealed Niche

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Chinese Ming Era Guanyin Shrine Figure + Sealed Niche
Chinese Ming Era Guanyin Shrine Figure + Sealed Niche
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Chinese Ming Era Guanyin Shrine Figure + Sealed Niche

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $250

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

East Asia, China, Ming to Qing Dynasty, ca. 16th to 19th century CE. A Chinese wood figure seated in meditation, likely depicting the bodhisattva Guanyin, shown with hands in the dhyana mudra - palms up, resting in the lap - a gesture of inner stillness and contemplation. The surface is weathered but has remains of gilding and cinnabar-red lacquer, emphasizing the pleated robes and crown, while the posture and frontal gaze convey a commanding sense of serenity. On the verso, a rectangular niche is sealed with a wood panel, intended to house prayers, consecration offerings, or spiritual relics, underscoring the figure's role in ritual practice. Likely used in an altar or shrine context, the figure is seated on an integral plinth. Size: 5.5" W x 12.5" H (14 cm x 31.8 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection

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Item # 192346

  • Condition: Pigments contain mercury and lead, handle with care. Heavy weathering and losses to base from old inactive insect activity. Verso and underside of base is pitted with bore holes and grooves, despite the losses to the wood, the statue is stable and stands upright. Fissures and cracks as shown. Fading and losses to pigment layers. Niche panel cover is intact.

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