A CHINESE GILTWOOD CARVED BUDDHA ON STAND, MING STYLE, with gilt and gesso carving, centering a red Ushnisha and blue painted spiral hair, lower large ear lobes, down cast eyes, leaning slightly forward with one hand hidden beneath the folds near the sacral point of the expressive and energetic robe cascading to his bare feet on a custom wood stand. Height: 14" Width: 5 1/2" Depth: 4"

Some losses to the hair coils and gilt with areas of apparent later attempts to gilt or paint areas where losses occurred at the hair, on two fingers, robe sides and back, some losses noted to the gesso throughout, otherwise in very good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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