Lot 230 , A Chinese gilt lacquered wood seated figure of Wenchang Wang, late Ming, 17th century

A Chinese gilt lacquered wood seated figure of Wenchang Wang, late Ming, 17th century, the figure holding a jade tablet, wearing flowing robes, his face with gaps for a moustache and beard, now lacking, overall 48.1cm high, later hardwood throne and plinth
£800-1,200

Condition:
There are some age cracks to the wood figure with some retouching to gilding all over, notably to the front. It looks as though the tips of his feet have some replacement sections and the tablet he is holding is probably a replacement, otherwise in reasonable condition.

Sold for £900