Chineese "Door guardian"
ANTIQUE C' 1830 CHINESE WOODEN STATUE of A WARRIOR -WAR GOD. THIS 50" (126 cm) HIGH STATUE IS THE TYPE THAT WAS PLACED AS DOOR GOD - HOUSE GUARD - KEEPER IN WEALTHY FAMILIES HOUSES. CARVED, PAINTED IN BROWN, AND GOLD. THERE IS AN INSCRIPTION AT THE BASE: DOOR GOD. Height: 50" (126 cm). Maximum Width (from the end of the pike to the end of the hair) ~20" (50 cm). I have only seen this item at: https://il.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/source/catalog/auction/1407/lot/107430/ANTIQUE-C-1830-HUGE-CHINESE?lang=en
There was a time in chinnese history, where a lot of chinnese antigue was being shipped oversea, in order to keep these Chineese sculptures safe from 1 of the chinnese rullers. This item was then shipped and sold to Europe.
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Dear Daniel,
Your statue is made in China in first half 20th century towards mid 20th century I believe. I believe its late republic period. Carving is a little rough and that makes a big difference for the price. I also take the small damage into consideration. A big statue like this is interesting in Chinese art market from this moment. I believe if this came to auction a fair price would be around the estimate I gave you.
