Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Dry Lacquer Seated Immortal Sculptures

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty dry lacquer seated immortal sculptures, each modeled as a robed male figure in a frontal seated pose with polychrome and gilt decoration. One figure wears an elaborate headdress and layered garments with carved geometric, cloud, and textile motifs, while the companion figure wears a tied head covering and robes carved with floral, scroll, and figural motifs. Both retain traces of red, black, and gilt surface decoration, with painted facial features and separately articulated hands and feet. The reverse of each figure includes inset access panels and construction joints, with black-painted Chinese characters visible near the lower backs; one figure also has a later metal plate attached to the back of the head. Dimensions: One sculpture dimensions: approximately 16"W x 29"H x 12"D. The other sculpture dimensions: approximately 15.5"W x 29.5"H x 11"D. Weight: One sculpture weighs: approximately 24 lbs. The other sculpture weighs: approximately 22 lbs. Condition Request Condition Report As is. Condition includes extensive surface wear, lacquer loss and flaking, exposed substrate, age cracks and separations, losses.

Estimate:$300

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