Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 February 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 12 February 2026

Catalogue

Lot 157: A Chinese Carved Polychrome and Gilded Wooden Figure of a Taoist Dignitary

This auction ended on February 12, 2026.

Estimated price: £30 - £50

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Not sold

A carved wooden figure of a seated Taoist dignitary or deity, likely originating from the Qing Dynasty. The figure is depicted with a red-painted face and simplified black facial features, wearing a traditional pointed hat. The ornate robes are embellished with raised, gilded scrolling cloud motifs, with remnants of green and black pigment visible throughout the garment. The figure holds a single natural feather in the right hand and is integrated with a rectangular wooden base. The underside of the base bears indistinct black ink markings and characters, including the letters IK.
Height: 17.5 cm