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A GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF WENCHANG WANG, MING DYNASTY, MID-15TH TO 16TH CENTURY
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2025年10月16日 开拍
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Scientific Analysis Report: The result of a radiocarbon dating test (C14) conducted by Re. S. Artes, no. R 145840A-2, 28 July 2025, based on one sample taken from the left edge of the robe, is consistent with the dating of this lot. The report states two intervals of dates between 1458 and 1624, with a combined probability of 95.4 %.Expert's note: The back of the figure features a rectangular hollow, a characteristic commonly found in temple figures. These cavities were traditionally used to house sacred objects, such as Buddhist scriptures, relics, or other devotional items. The presence of such a hollow indicates the figure's likely use in religious practices, where these hidden treasures would imbue the statue with spiritual significance and serve as a tangible connection to the divine.China. Finely modeled, the God of Literature standing atop a craggy rock with thrashing waves below, the hands folded in front of his chest, wearing layered robes that fall in ample folds over his arms, cascading over his legs and feet, revealing the tips of his pointed shoes, the underside of the garment lacquered red.The head gently bowed and the face with heavy-lidded eyes, a broad nose, and red-lacquered smiling lips, framed by thick pendulous earlobes, crowned with a tall cap centered by a tablet against crashing waves.The back is excavated with a rectangular hollow fitted with a flush trapezoidal cover, while a circular aperture is drilled into the base, indicating that the piece was once mounted in a temple or altar.Provenance: From a private estate in the United Kingdom. The art collection, comprising over 100 fine and eclectic Asian works of art, including pieces from China, Japan, and other regions, was formed primarily around 20-30 years ago.Condition: Overall good condition and displaying exceptionally well. Old wear, flaking and losses to lacquer with associated touchups, expected age cracks, minor losses, chips. One hole to the left edge of the robe from sample-taking. The aperture to the back has been resealed, probably centuries ago, with a trapezoidal wooden plate with remnants of lacquer gilding.Weight: 3,329 g Dimensions: Height 58.3 cmFirst worshiped as a snake god known as 'the vipe' in Sichuan during the Six Dynasties period, Wenchang Wang, the Daoist God of Culture and Literature, rose to prominence until by the Tang dynasty he was worshiped as part of the Imperial cult. In the Song dynasty the deity revealed himself in human form as a Daoist god, the Divine Lord of Zitong. From the Song period onwards, Wenchang was widely worshiped by the literati, particularly candidates in the civil service examinations, and he was also venerated for his powers of healing and exorcism. His cult ultimately achieved a national following. See S. Little, Taoism and the Arts of China, Chicago, 2000, page 267.Coating carved wood figures with gilt-lacquer is a technique that appears to have emerged during the early part of the Ming dynasty, continuing on to the Qing dynasty and echoing Buddhist and Daoist bronzes in form and decoration.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams London, 7 November 2019, lot 23 Price: GBP 75,062.50 or approx. EUR 121,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing : A rare and large gilt-lacquered wood figure of Wenchang, 17th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related subject and lacquer gilding. Note the different size (90 cm).Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie's London, 7 November 2014, lot 605 Price: GBP 17,500 or approx. EUR 32,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing : A gilt wood standing figure of a Luohan, late Ming dynasty, 17th century Expert remark: Compare the closely related modeling and manner of carving with similar pose, facial features, and garment folds. Note the related size (66 cm). Also note the heat damage to the lacquer.

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